1. In a region of constant potential ?

there can be no charge inside the region.

the electric field is uniform.

the electric field is zero.

both (a) and (c) are correct.

Answer: both (a) and (c) are correct.

Explanation:

both (a) and (c) are correct.


2. A capacitor works in ?

D. C. circuits

A. C. circuits

neither (a) nor (b)

both (a) and (b)

Answer: both (a) and (b)

Explanation:


3. Capacity of a parallel plate condenser can be increased by ?

decreasing the distance between the plates

increasing the distance between the plates

increasing the thickness of the plates

decreasing the thickness of the plates

Answer: decreasing the distance between the plates

Explanation:

decreasing the distance between the plates


4. An arrangement which consists of two conductors separated by a dielectric medium is called ?

resistor

inductor

capacitor

rectifier

Answer: capacitor

Explanation:

An arrangement which consists of two conductors separated by a dielectric medium is called capacitor.


5. Which of the following is a type of recording instrument ?

Ammeter

Megger

Voltmeter

X-Y plotter

Answer: X-Y plotter

Explanation:


6. Which of the following quantities do not depend on the choice of zero potential or zero potential energy ?

Potential energy of a two-charge system

Potential at a point

Potential difference between two points

None of these

Answer: Potential difference between two points

Explanation:

difference in potential between the two points doesn't depend on the choice of zero potential. ... Thus, we conclude that potential difference between two points and change in potential energy of a two-charge system don't depend on the choice of zero potential point.


7. Energy is stored in a capacitor in the form of ?

heat energy

electrostatic energy

light energy

magnetic energy

Answer: electrostatic energy

Explanation:

Energy stored in a capacitor is in the form of electrostatic potential energy, and it is thus related to the charge Q and voltage V on the capacitor.


8. The electric potential at a point on the equatorial line of an electric dipole is ?

inversely proportional to distance

inversely proportional to square of the distance

directly proportional to distance

None of these

Answer: None of these

Explanation:

the net potential at a point on the equatorial line of an electric dipole is zero.


9. An electric dipole is kept in non-uniform electric field. it experiences ?

a torque but not a force

a force but not a torque

a force and a torque

Neither a force nor a torque

Answer: a force and a torque

Explanation:

An electric dipole always experiences a torque when placed in uniform as well as non-uniform electric field. But in non-uniform electric field, dipole will also experience net force of attraction. So the electric dipole in non-uniform electric field experiences both torque and force.


10. A capacitor is charged by a battery. The battery is removed and another identical uncharged capacitor is connected in parallel. The total electrostatic energy of resulting system ?

increases by a factor of 2

decreases by a factor of 2

increases by a factor of 4

remains the same

Answer: decreases by a factor of 2

Explanation:

when it is connected with another uncharged capacitor. Hence total electrostatic energy of resulting system is decreased by a factor of 2.