Electrostatic Multiple Choice Questions
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If the distance between two charges is quadrupled, what happens to the force between them?

  • It increases by a factor of 2
  • It decreases by a factor of 4 (correct)
  • It decreases by a factor of 2
  • It increases by a factor of 4
  • Which statement about the electric field lines due to charged particles is true?

  • They are always curved (correct)
  • They are always circular
  • They are always straight
  • They are sometimes curved
  • What happens to the electric field intensity when the distance from a point charge is doubled?

  • It increases by a factor of 2
  • It decreases by a factor of 2 (correct)
  • It increases by a factor of 4
  • It decreases by a factor of 4
  • Why do charged bodies exert force on one another?

    <p>Due to the presence of magnetic fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct unit of capacitance?

    <p>Coulombs/volt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When three 15 uF capacitors are connected in series, what is the net capacitance?

    <p>5 uF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If three 10 uF capacitors are connected in parallel, what is the net capacitance?

    <p>30 uF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can alternating current flow in a capacitive circuit with AC voltage applied?

    <p>Varying voltage produces the charging and discharging currents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about dielectric materials?

    <p>Insulator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the voltage across the plates of a parallel plate capacitor when they are separated apart?

    <p>Voltage across the plates decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Electric Forces and Fields

    • If the distance between two charges is quadrupled, the force between them is reduced to one-sixteenth of its original value.

    Electric Field Lines

    • Electric field lines due to charged particles always start from positive charges and end at negative charges.

    Electric Field Intensity

    • If the distance from a point charge is doubled, the electric field intensity decreases to one-fourth of its original value.

    Forces between Charged Bodies

    • Charged bodies exert forces on one another because they interact with each other through the electric field.

    Capacitance

    • The correct unit of capacitance is the Farad (F).

    Capacitors in Series

    • When three 15 μF capacitors are connected in series, the net capacitance is 5 μF.

    Capacitors in Parallel

    • When three 10 μF capacitors are connected in parallel, the net capacitance is 30 μF.

    Capacitive Circuits

    • Alternating current can flow in a capacitive circuit with AC voltage applied because the capacitor continuously charges and discharges.

    Dielectric Materials

    • A common misconception about dielectric materials is that they are conductors, when in fact they are insulators that can be polarized by an electric field.

    Parallel Plate Capacitors

    • When the plates of a parallel plate capacitor are separated, the voltage across the plates increases.

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    Test your knowledge of electrostatics with these multiple choice questions and answers. Covering topics such as electric force, electric field intensity, and lines of force due to charged particles.

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