Electrostatics – JEE Main PhysicsPractice Questions & PYQs
Generate JEE Main level questions on Electrostatics. Focus on Coulomb's law, Electric field, and Gauss's theorem.
280 questions · 20 PYQs · 0 AI practice · JEE Main 2027
Q101JEE Main 2023NAT
Three concentric spherical metallic shells X,Y and Z of radius a,b and c respectively [a<b<c] have surface charge densities σ,−σ and σ, respectively. The shells X and Z are at same potential. If the radii of X & Y are 2cm and 3cm, respectively. The radius of shell Z is ________ cm. [10-Apr-2023 shift 1]
qx=σ4πa2qy=−σ4πb2qz=σ4πc2Potential of yqx/4πϵ0a+qy/4πϵ0b+qz/4πϵ0c=qx/4πϵ0c+qy/4πϵ0c+qz/4πϵ0cσ4πa2/a−σ4πb2/b+σ4πc2/c=4πσ(a2−b2+c2)/cc(a−b+c)=a2−b2+c2c(a−b)+c2=(a+b)(a−b)c(a−b)=(a+b)(a−b)c=a+b=2+3c=5cm Ans.
Q102JEE Main 2023MCQ
Which of the following correctly represents the variation of electric potential (V) of a charged spherical conductor of radius (R) with radial distance (r) from the centre? [31-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Electrons moves in curved path because there velocity u→ may make any angle θ with acceleration a between time interval of two successive collisions.Also electron moves from lower potential to higher potential.
Q104JEE Main 2023MCQ
Electric field in a certain region is given by E=(x2Ai^+y3Bj^). The SI unit of A and B are : [30-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
An electron revolves around an infinite cylindrical wire having uniform linear charge density 2×10−8Cm−1 in circular path under the influence of attractive electrostatic field as shown in the figure. The velocity of electron with which it is revolving is ×106ms−1. Given mass of electron =9×10−31kg [10-Apr-2023 shift 2]
In uniform circular motionFc=mac (q) (E)=mv2/r(e) (2kλ/r)=mv2/rv2=(e)(2kλ)/m=9×10−31(1.6×10−19)×2×(9×109)×(2×10−8)=1.6×4×1013V2=16×4×1012⇒v=8×106m/sAns. 8
Q106JEE Main 2023MCQ
Two isolated metallic solid spheres of radii R and 2R are charged such that both have same charge density σ. The spheres are then connected by a thin conducting wire. If the new charge density of the bigger sphere is σ′. The ratio σσ′ is: [30-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
As shown in figure, a cuboid lies in a region with electric field E=2x2i^−4yj^+6k^ N/C. The magnitude of charge within the cuboid is nϵ0 C. The value of n is ________ (if dimension of cuboid is 1×2×3 m3 ) [30-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
The electric field due to a short electric dipole at a large distance (r) from center of dipole on the equatorial plane varies with distance as : [15-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A : If an electric dipole of dipole moment 30×10−5Cm is enclosed by a closed surface, the net flux coming out of the surface will be zero.Reason R : Electric dipole consists of two equal and opposite charges.In the light of above, statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below. [12-Apr-2023 shift 1]
(i) An electric dipole is enclosed in a closed question surface the total flux through the enclosed surface is zero.(ii) net charge inside the enclosed surface is zero.
Q110JEE Main 2023NAT
Expression for an electric field is given by E=4000x2i^V/m. The electric flux through the cube of side 20cm when placed in electric field (as shown in the figure) is ________ Vcm. [31-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
A cubical volume is bounded by the surfaces x=0,x=a,y=0,y=a,z=0,z=a. The electric field in the region is given by E=E0i^. Where E0=4×104NC−1m−1. If a=2cm, the charge contained in the cubical volume is Q×10−14C. The value of Q is ______.Take E0=9×10−12C2/Nm2 ) [1-Feb-2023 Shift 2]
As shown in the figure, a configuration of two equal point charges (q0=+2μC) is placed on an inclined plane. Mass of each point charge is 20g. Assume that there is no friction between charge and plane. For the system of two point charges to be in equilibrium (at rest) the height h=x×10−3m. The value of x is ________. (Take 4πϵ01=9×109Nm2C−2,g=10ms−2 ) [11-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Point charge on equilibrium is at rest. So Fe=mgsinθkq0⋅q0/r2=mgsin30∘kq02/(h/sin30∘)2=mg/29×109×(2×10−6)2/4h2=220×10−3×109×4×109×10−12/4h2=10−1h2=9×10−2 Ans. h=0.3m=300×10−3mx=300 Ans.
Q113JEE Main 2023MCQ
Let σ be the uniform surface charge density of two infinite thin plane sheets shown in figure. Then the electric fields in three different region EI,EII and EIII are: [1-Feb-2023 Shift 1]
Assuming RHS to be n^EI=2E0σ(−n^)+2E0σ(−n^)=−E0σn^EII=0EIII=2E0σ(n^)+2E0σ(n^)=E0σ(n^)
Q114JEE Main 2023MCQ
In a cuboid of dimension 2L×2L×L, a charge q is placed at the centre of the surface ' S ' having area of 4L2. The flux through the opposite surface to ' S ' is given by [29-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
A point charge of 10μC is placed at the origin. At what location on the X-axis should a point charge of 40μC be placed so that the net electric field is zero at x=2cm on the X-axis ? [25-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
A 10μC charge is divided into two parts and placed at 1cm distance so that the repulsive force between them is maximum. The charges of the two parts are: [13-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Divide q=10μ cinto parts (x) and (q−x)F=(K)(x)(q−x)/r2For F to be maximumdxdF=0x=2q=210μC=5μCq−x=10μC−5μC=5μC
Q117JEE Main 2023NAT
An electric dipole of dipole moment is 6.0×10−6Cm placed in a uniform electric field of 1.5×103NC−1 in such a way that dipole moment is along electric field. The work done in rotating dipole by 180∘ in this field will be _______ mJ. [8-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Electric potential at a point ' P ' due to a point charge of 5×10−9C is 50V. The distance of ' P ' from the point charge is:(Assume, 4πϵ01=9×10+9Nm2C−2 ) [8-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Graphical variation of electric field due to a uniformly charged insulating solid sphere of radius R, with distance r from the centre O is represented by: [8-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Electric field due to uniformly charged insulating solid sphere
Q120JEE Main 2023NAT
A uniform electric field of 10N/C is created between two parallel charged plates (as shown in figure). An electron enters the field symmetrically between the plates with a kinetic energy 0.5eV. The length of each plate is 10cm. The angle (θ) of deviation of the path of electron as it comes out of the field is ______ (in degree). [25-Jan-2023 Shift 1]