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Two infinite identical charged sheets and a charged spherical body of charge density ' ho' are arranged as shown in figure. Then the correct relation between the electrical fields at A, B, C and D points is :
Electric Field Intensity diagram for Q18 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
The figure illustrates two parallel infinite charged plates with a uniform charge density along with an embedded solid spherical charge mass distributed near reference measurement tags labeled A, B, C, and D.

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula Superposition of electric field tracks: vecE*textnet = vecE*textsheets + vecE*textsphere ### Core Logic Evaluate local positional tracking parameters: * The fields due to the infinite plates add or subtract symmetrically across regions. * The central sphere introduces a radially varying vector component (E propto frac1r^2 outside or E propto r inside) whose structural mapping changes direction between symmetric tracking tags. * At points C and D, the directional orientation components of the spherical vector directly contrast each other, meaning vecE_C e vecE_D. * Sifting structural balances reveals field amplification profiles near point A exceeding local parameters at B due to positive alignment additions, so vecE_A > vecE_B. ### Pattern Recognition Vector fields demand both magnitude and coordinate direction vector compliance. Symmetries can ensure equal scalar values while completely breaking vector equivalence. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electrostatics

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Q1 2025 Dielectrics and Polarization
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Net dipole moment of a polar linear isotropic dielectric substance is not zero even in the absence of an external electric field. Reason (R): In absence of an external electric field, the different permanent dipoles of a polar dielectric substance are oriented in random directions. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  • A. (A)text is correct but (R)text is not correct
  • B. textBoth (A)text and (R)text are correct but (R)text is not the correct explanation of (A)
  • C. textBoth (A)text and (R)text are correct and (R)text is the correct explanation of (A)
  • D. (A)text is not correct but (R)text is correct

Solution

### Related Formula vecP_textnet = sum vecp_i where: vecP_textnet = net dipole moment of the dielectric vecp_i = dipole moment of the individual i-th molecule ### Core Logic No external electric field is present (E_textext = 0). Due to thermal agitation, all molecular permanent dipoles are randomly oriented in space: vecP_textnet = 0 quad textwhen vecE_textext = 0 Thus: 1. Assertion (A) is false because it claims the net dipole moment is non-zero even without an external field. 2. Reason (R) is true because it correctly describes that different permanent dipoles are randomly oriented. ### Step 1: Final Conclusion Therefore, (A) is not correct but (R) is correct. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: "polar dielectric" + "no external field" → net bulk dipole moment is always zero. Trap: Confusing the molecular level with the macroscopic level. Each molecule in a polar dielectric has a permanent dipole moment, but the macro substance has zero net moment due to random thermal orientations. Shortcut: No external field means vectors cancel globally, which implies zero net moment. Thus (A) is false immediately. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electrostatics
Q5 2025 Electric Field and Gauss's Law
Consider two infinitely large plane parallel conducting plates as shown below. The plates are uniformly charged with a surface charge density +sigma and -2sigma. The force experienced by a point charge +q placed at the mid point between two plates will be:
Parallel conducting plates for Q5
Two parallel plates with charges +sigma and -2sigma and a point charge +q at the midpoint.
  • A. fracsigma q4 epsilon_0
  • B. frac3sigma q2 epsilon_0
  • C. frac3sigma q4 epsilon_0
  • D. fracsigma q2 epsilon_0

Solution

### Related Formula E = fracsigma_textinnerepsilon_0 ### Core Logic For parallel conducting plates of large area, charges redistribute on the outer and inner faces to maintain electrostatic equilibrium. Total charge per unit area on Plate 1: q_1 = sigma Total charge per unit area on Plate 2: q_2 = -2sigma The outer surface charge density on the far sides of both plates must be equal: sigma_textouter = fracq_1 + q_22 = fracsigma - 2sigma2 = -fracsigma2 Now, compute the charges on the inner facing surfaces: - Inner face of Plate 1: sigma_textinner1 = q_1 - sigma_textouter = sigma - left(-fracsigma2right) = frac3sigma2 - Inner face of Plate 2: sigma_textinner2 = q_2 - sigma_textouter = -2sigma - left(-fracsigma2right) = -frac3sigma2 In the region between the plates, both inner surfaces create an electric field in the same direction (away from the positive plate 1 and towards negative plate 2): E = fracsigma_textinner12epsilon_0 + frac|sigma_textinner2|2epsilon_0 = frac3sigma/22epsilon_0 + frac3sigma/22epsilon_0 = frac3sigma2epsilon_0 Thus, the electrostatic force on +q is: F = q E = frac3sigma q2epsilon_0 ### Step 1: Final Conclusion The force experienced by the point charge +q is frac3sigma q2epsilon_0. ### Pattern Recognition For conducting plates with total charges Q_1 and Q_2, always calculate the outer charge first: Q_textouter = fracQ_1+Q_22. The field inside the gap is exclusively due to the inner surfaces: E = fracsigma_textinnerepsilon_0. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electrostatics
Q7 2025 Electric Field and Gauss's Law
A point charge +q is placed at the origin. A second point charge +9q is placed at (d, 0, 0) in Cartesian coordinate system. The point in between them where the electric field vanishes is:
  • A. (4d / 3, 0, 0)
  • B. (d / 4, 0, 0)
  • C. (3d / 4, 0, 0)
  • D. (d / 3, 0, 0)

Solution

### Related Formula E = frack Qr^2 x = fracd1 + sqrtfracq_2q_1 ### Core Logic Let the null point where the electric field is zero be at (x, 0, 0) where 0 < x < d. At this point, the fields due to both charges are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction: frack qx^2 = frack (9q)(d - x)^2 Taking the square root on both sides: frac1x = frac3d - x implies d - x = 3x 4x = d implies x = fracd4 Thus, the coordinates of the null point are left(fracd4, 0, 0right). ### Step 1: Final Conclusion The point where the electric field vanishes is left(fracd4, 0, 0right). ### Pattern Recognition For two like charges, the zero-field null point always lies along the line joining them and is closer to the smaller charge. Use the standard shortcut: x = fracd1 + sqrtq_2/q_1 measured from charge q_1. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electrostatics
Q19 2025 Electric Field and Gauss's Law
A small bob of mass 100mathrm~mg and charge +10mathrm~mu C is connected to an insulating string of length 1mathrm~m. It is brought near to an infinitely long non-conducting sheet of charge density 'sigma' as shown in figure. If string subtends an angle of 45^circ with the sheet at equilibrium the charge density of sheet will be: (Given, epsilon_0 = 8.85times 10^-12fracmathrmFmathrmm and acceleration due to gravity, g = 10mathrm~m/s^2)
Charged bob suspended near sheet for Q19
A small charged bob hanging by a string of length 1 m subtending an angle of 45 degrees near a charged sheet.
  • A. 0.885 mathrmnC / mathrmm^2
  • B. 17.7 mathrmnC / mathrmm^2
  • C. 885 mathrmnC / mathrmm^2
  • D. 1.77 mathrmnC / mathrmm^2

Solution

### Related Formula E = fracsigma2epsilon_0 quad text(field of infinite non-conducting charged sheet) tantheta = fracF_emg ### Core Logic In equilibrium, three forces act on the suspended charged bob: 1. Tension T directed along the string at theta = 45^circ with the vertical sheet. 2. Weight mg directed vertically downwards. 3. Electrostatic repulsion force F_e = qE acting horizontally away from the sheet. From the balance of forces in vertical and horizontal directions: T cos(45^circ) = mg T sin(45^circ) = q E Dividing the two equations: tan(45^circ) = fracq Emg = 1 implies q E = mg Substitute the expression for E: q left(fracsigma2epsilon_0right) = mg implies sigma = frac2 epsilon_0 m gq Now plug in the given numerical values: - m = 100mathrm~mg = 100 times 10^-6mathrm~kg = 10^-4mathrm~kg - q = +10mathrm~mu C = 10 times 10^-6mathrm~C = 10^-5mathrm~C - g = 10mathrm~m/s^2 - epsilon_0 = 8.85 times 10^-12mathrm~F/m sigma = frac2 times (8.85 times 10^-12) times 10^-4 times 1010^-5 sigma = 17.7 times 10^-10mathrm~C/m^2 = 1.77 times 10^-9mathrm~C/m^2 = 1.77mathrm~nC/m^2 ### Step 1: Final Conclusion The charge density of the sheet is 1.77mathrm~nC/m^2. ### Pattern Recognition For a charge hanging near a vertical charged sheet, the equilibrium angle is governed by tantheta = fracF_emg. For theta = 45^circ, the horizontal force equals the vertical force (F_e = mg). Be careful to use the field of a non-conducting sheet: E = fracsigma2epsilon_0. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electrostatics
Q1 2025 Electric Potential and Potential Energy
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Work done in moving a test charge between two points inside a uniformly charged spherical shell is zero, no matter which path is chosen. Reason R: Electrostatic potential inside a uniformly charged spherical shell is constant and is same as that on the surface of the shell. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A. Atext is true but Rtext is false
  • B. textBoth Atext and Rtext are true and Rtext is the correct explanation of A
  • C. Atext is false but Rtext is true
  • D. textBoth Atext and Rtext are true but Rtext is NOT the correct explanation of A

Solution

### Related Formula W_A rightarrow B = q(V_B - V_A) where, W_A rightarrow B = work done in moving a test charge q from point A to B V_A, V_B = electrostatic potentials at points A and B ### Core Logic For a uniformly charged spherical shell of radius R and charge Q, the electric field inside the shell is zero (E = 0). Consequently, the electric potential V remains constant throughout the interior of the shell and equals its value on the surface: V_textinside = V_textsurface = frac14pivarepsilon_0 fracQR Since the potential is identical at all interior points (V_A = V_B), the potential difference is zero: Delta V = V_B - V_A = 0 Thus, the work done in moving any test charge inside is strictly zero: W = q Delta V = 0 ### Step 1: Analyzing the Statements 1. **Assertion A**: "Work done in moving a test charge inside is zero..." - This is **True**. 2. **Reason R**: "Electrostatic potential inside is constant and same as on the surface..." - This is **True** and directly explains why the potential difference Delta V = 0, making the work done zero. Therefore, both statements are true and R is the correct explanation of A. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: "Uniformly charged spherical shell" + "Work done inside" → Potential difference Delta V = 0 implies W = 0. Shortcut: Since E_textinside = 0, potential inside is flat/constant. No potential difference means zero work. Both statements are true and connected. ✓ ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electrostatics

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