Equipotential Surfaces

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Equipotential Surfaces: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Equipotential Surfaces, Properties of Equipotential Surfaces, Equipotential Surfaces due to a Dipole & Equipotential Surfaces due to Two Identical Positive Charges etc.

Important Questions on Equipotential Surfaces

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If a charge q is moved around a charge Q in circular path of radius r with Q as centre then potential difference between any two points on circumference is

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A non-uniform electric field is represented by equipotential lines. What is the direction of the electric field line at point A?

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Equipotential spheres are drawn round a point charge. As we move away from the charge, will the spacing between two spheres having a constant potential difference decrease, increase or remain constant.

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Referring to the spherical equipotential lines in Fig. a find

(a) E=fr, (b) E-pattern.

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The current following through a pure inductor of inductance 4 mH is i=12cos300t ampere. What is rms.

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The instantaneous values of current and voltage in an circuit are given by I=6sin100πt+π4,V=5sin100πt-π4. Then

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In an ac circuit the current B i=5sin100t-π2 A and the A.C. potential is V=200sin100t Volt. Then the power consumed is.

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Draw the equipotential surfaces due to an electric dipole. Locate the points where the potential due to the dipole is zero.

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The equipotential surface of an electric dipole is

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What is the angle between the electric field and the plane of an equipotential surface?

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Some equipotential surfaces, which are normal to x-y plane are shown in the adjoining figure the direction of the electric field is:

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What will be the work done in moving a 200 μC charge from one point to another point at a distance of 10 cm on an equipotential surface?

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What is the shape of equipotential surface for the following: A uniform electric field

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Write two properties of equipotential surface.

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Show that no work is done in moving a test charge from one point to other on an equipotential surface

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What is meant by equipotential surface. Draw equipotential surfaces for a point charge

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What is the shape of the equipotential surface for the following: A point charge.

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A charge Q is placed at the centre of a circle of radius a. The work done in carrying a charge q once round this circle is:

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Which of the following option shows the nature of equipotential lines in x-y plane if the electric field intensity at all points in space is given by E=3i^-j^ volts/metre.

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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason(R)
Assertion (A) : Work done by electric field on moving a positive charge on an equipotential surface is always zero.
Reason (R) : Electric lines of forces are always perpendicular to equipotential surfaces.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :