Electromagnetism - SS2 Physics Past Questions and Answers - page 1

1

The electric field at a point in space is defined as:

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A

The force experienced by a positive charge placed at that point..

B

The potential energy of a positive charge placed at that point.

 

C

The work done by a positive charge to reach that point.

 

D

The electric potential at that point

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2

The SI unit of electric field is:

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A

Volt (V)

 

B

Ampere (A)

 

C

Newton (N)

 

D

Coulomb (C)

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3

The electric field lines around a positive point charge:

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A

Are directed inward towards the charge.

 

 

B

Are directed outward away from the charge.

 

C

Are perpendicular to the charge.

 

D

Are parallel to the charge.

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4

Electric potential is defined as:

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A

The amount of charge stored in a capacitor.

 

 

B

The work done by an external agent to bring a unit positive charge from infinity to a point.

 

C

The force experienced by a positive charge in an electric field.

 

D

The ratio of the electric field to the electric potential energy.

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5

The electric potential at a point in space depends on:

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A

The distance from the point to a reference point.

 

B

The magnitude of the electric field at the point.

 

C

The charge of a test charge placed at the point.

 

D

All of the above.

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6

In an electric field, the electric potential is constant along:

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A

Equipotential lines.

 

B

Electric field lines.

 

 

C

Conductor surfaces.

 

D

None of the above.

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7

The relationship between electric field and electric potential is given by:

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A

E = kq/r2

 

B

E = V/d

 

C

V = kq/r

 

D

V = Ed

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8

The electric potential energy of a charge in an electric field is given by:

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A

PE = mgh

 

B

PE = 1/2 kx2

 

C

PE = qV

 

D

PE = Fd

 

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9

The work done by the electric field on a charge moving along an equipotential surface is:

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A

Zero

 

 

B

Positive

 

C

Negative

 

D

Cannot be determined

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10

The electric potential inside a charged conducting sphere is:

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A

Constant throughout the sphere.

B

Zero throughout the sphere.

 

C

Maximum at the centre and decreases towards the surface.

 

D

Maximum at the surface and decreases towards the centre.

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