
The figure shows two-point charges and . The charges divide the line joining them into three parts , and .

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Important Questions on Coulomb's Law and Electric Field
Two small balls and of positive charge each and masses and , respectively, are connected by a non-conducting light rod of length . This system is released in a uniform electric field of strength as shown. Just after the release (assume no other force acts on the system)

A ball at is in equilibrium as it is attached with two strings and which are tied at and . The charges at and are and respectively. Find the correct options. The ball at is positively charged.

A charged cork of mass suspended by a light string is placed in a uniform electric field of strength as shown in the figure. If in equilibrium position tension in the string is , then angle with the vertical can be

The following figure shows a block of mass suspended from a fixed point by means of a vertical spring. The block is oscillating simple harmonically and carries a charge There also exists a uniform electric field in the region. Consider four different cases. The electric field is zero in case , downward in case , upward in case , and downward in case . The speed at the mean position is the same in all cases. Select the correct alternative(s).




Column I | Column II | ||
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(i) | a. | Charge transfer by conduction | |
(ii) | b. | Charging by friction | |
(iii) | c. | Charging by induction |

Column I | Column II | ||
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(i) | Mass of | a. | Increases |
(ii) | Mass of | b. | Decreases |
(iii) | Work function of | c. | Is less |
(iv) | Work function of | d. | Is more |
