Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Physics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

A charge q is placed at the center of a circle and B, C are the points on the circle. Another charge q is moved from A to B and from A to C. Which of them is correct?

A. Work along AC path is more
B. Work done in both cases are the same
C. Work done along AB path is more
D. Work done in both the cases are zero
Answer» C. Work done along AB path is more
2.

According to the diagram, the equipotential points are _____. The arrows are the direction of the electric field.

A. P and Q
B. S and Q
C. S and R
D. P and R
Answer» D. P and R
3.

A smaller sphere has potential 50V and a larger sphere has potential 100V. How should they be placed so that if they are connected with the help of a wire, the charge will flow from the smaller sphere to the larger sphere? Both the spheres are conducting and hollow.

A. Concentrically
B. Touching each other
C. It is never possible
D. The smaller sphere should be grounded
Answer» B. Touching each other
4.

A charge q is at the center of the circle ABCDE. Which among the following is true if the charge is taken from A to B, C, D, and E?

A. Work done along AB is the minimum
B. Work done along AD is the maximum
C. Work done along all the paths are zero
D. Work done along all the paths are equal but positive
Answer» D. Work done along all the paths are equal but positive
5.

If A and B are two equipotential surfaces around a positive point charge q, what will happen if we place another point charge +Q between A and B?

A. It will remain stationary
B. It will move from B to A
C. It will move from A to B
D. It will rotate in a circular path
Answer» D. It will rotate in a circular path
6.

A charge q is placed on an equipotential surface and electric field intensity at that place is E. What is the work done to move the charge by a distance x on the surface?

A. x*\(\frac {q}{E}\)
B. x*q*E
C. E*\(\frac {x}{q}\)
D. Zero
Answer» E.
7.

An electric field is directed along the tangent of an equipotential surface.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

What will be the nature of equipotential surfaces due to a point charge, situated at infinity?

A. Plane surface
B. Spherical
C. Elliptical
D. Cylindrical
Answer» B. Spherical
9.

What is the nature of equipotential surfaces in case of a positive point charge?

A. Circular
B. Spherical
C. Cubical
D. Cylindrical
Answer» C. Cubical