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In Fig.1.1, what happens to the force on charge q1 if a positive charge Q is added at (x, 0)?
In Fig.1.1, what happens to the force on charge q1 if a positive charge Q is added at (x, 0)?
Which of the given figures best represents the electric field when a point positive charge is brought near an isolated conducting sphere?
Which of the given figures best represents the electric field when a point positive charge is brought near an isolated conducting sphere?
In Fig. 1.3, the electric flux through which surface is the largest?
In Fig. 1.3, the electric flux through which surface is the largest?
According to Gauss's law, which of the following statements is correct regarding the contributions of the charges?
According to Gauss's law, which of the following statements is correct regarding the contributions of the charges?
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What happens to an electric dipole placed in an electric field according to Fig. 1.5?
What happens to an electric dipole placed in an electric field according to Fig. 1.5?
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Study Notes
Electric Charges and Fields
- Two fixed positive charges, q2 and q3, on the y-axis exert a net electric force on q1 along the +x direction.
- Adding a positive charge Q at position (x, 0) affects the force on q1, potentially changing its magnitude and direction.
- The effects of adding charge Q can include increased force in the positive x-axis, the possibility of reduced magnitude, or a reversal of direction due to q2 and q3's influence.
Conducting Sphere and Electric Field
- Bringing a point positive charge near an isolated conducting sphere alters the electric field around it.
- Multiple figures (i to iv) depict various electric field patterns, each representing different configurations.
Electric Flux and Gaussian Surface
- Electric flux through surfaces (i to iv) varies, with specific surfaces demonstrating greater or lesser flux.
- The relationship between electric field (E) and charge (q) is defined by Gauss's law, with different charges contributing differently to the calculation.
Contributions to Gaussian Surface
- The contributions of various charges (q1 to q5) to the left-hand side (E) and right-hand side (q) of Gauss's law could involve:
- Specific combinations of charges affecting the electric field.
- Only certain charges providing contributions on the right side of the equation.
Electric Dipole Interaction
- An electric dipole placed in an electric field can experience forces depending on the orientation and positioning within the field:
- A dipole may not experience any force in uniform fields.
- The force direction on a dipole can vary, indicating either attraction or repulsion from charged areas.
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This quiz focuses on the concepts of electric charges and fields as outlined in Chapter One. Test your understanding of electric forces and their interactions among charged particles. Ideal for students looking to reinforce their knowledge in physics.
