
Figure below shows the variation of electrostatic potential with distance for a given charge distribution. From the points marked and , identically the point at which the electric field is maximum. Explain your answer.



Important Questions on Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
Two identical plane metallic surfaces and are kept parallel to each other in air, separated by a distance of , as shown in figure below.
Surface is given a positive potential of , and the outer surface of is earthed.
What is the magnitude and direction of the uniform electric field between points and ?

Two identical plane metallic surfaces and are kept parallel to each other in air, separated by a distance of , as shown in figure below.
Surface is given a positive potential of , and the outer surface of is earthed.
What is the work done in moving a charge of from point to point .

The electric potential as a function of distance is shown in Figure below. Construct a graph of the electric field strength .

The two graphs drawn here, show the variation of electrostatic potential with ( being distance of the field point charge) for two point charges and . What are the signs of the two charges?

The two graphs drawn here, show the variation of electrostatic potential with ( being distance of the field point charge) for two point charges and . Which of the two charges has a larger magnitude and why?

The following data was obtained for the dependence of the magnitude of electric field, with distance, from a reference point , within the charge distribution in the shaded region.
Field Point | ||||||
Magnitude of electric field |
Identify the charge distribution and justify your answer.

The following data was obtained for the dependence of the magnitude of electric field, with distance, from a reference point , within the charge distribution in the shaded region.
Field Point | ||||||
Magnitude of electric field |
If the potential due to this charge distribution, has a value at the point , what is its value at the point ?

