IIT JEE Physics Practice Paper – Electrostatics (Set 12)
IIT JEE Physics Practice Paper – Electrostatics (Set 12) Instructions Total Questions: 20 | Marks: 4 each | No Negative Marking Q1. Coulomb’s law is: F = kq₁q₂/r² F = ma V = IR None Q2. Electric field unit: N/C Volt Joule Ampere Q3. Electric field direction is: Direction of force on positive charge Negative charge Opposite force None Q4. Electric potential unit: Volt Ampere Tesla None Q5. Potential difference is: Work per unit charge Charge per work Force per charge None Q6. Electric field inside conductor: Zero Maximum Constant Infinite Q7. Capacitance unit: Farad Henry Ohm None Q8. Capacitance formula: C = Q/V V = IR F = ma None Q9. Energy stored in capacitor: ½CV² CV V²/C None Q10. Electric field lines: Never intersect Intersect Parallel always None Q11. Gauss law states: Φ = Q/ε₀ F = ma V = IR None Q12. Electric flux unit: Nm²/C Volt Joule None Q13. Force between like charges: Repulsive Attractive Zero None Q14. Potential due to point charge: kq/r kqr q/r² None Q15. Equipotential surface: Same potential Different potential Zero potential None Q16. Work on equipotential surface: Zero Maximum Minimum None Q17. Electric field due to infinite sheet: Constant Zero Infinite None Q18. Electric field due to point charge ∝ 1/r² r² r None Q19. Parallel plate capacitor field: Uniform Zero Infinite None Q20. Dielectric increases: Capacitance Resistance Current None Submit Electrostatics – IIT JEE Notes (Set 12) Electric Charge Basic Concept Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter responsible for electric forces. There are two types of charges: positive and negative. Like charges repel each other, while unlike charges attract. Quantization of Charge Charge exists in discrete units: q = ne, where e = 1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ C. Coulomb’s Law Formula F = k (q₁q₂) / r² Explanation The electrostatic force between two point charges is directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. Electric Field Definition Electric field is the force experienced by a unit positive charge placed in a region. Formula E = F / q Due to Point Charge E = kq / r² Electric Field Lines Properties Electric field lines originate from positive charges and terminate on negative charges. They never intersect and indicate direction of the electric field. Key Insight Closer field lines indicate stronger electric field. Electric Potential Definition Electric potential is the work done per unit charge in bringing a charge from infinity to a point. Formula V = kq / r Potential Difference Concept Potential difference is the work done per unit charge in moving a charge between two points. Relation V = W / q Equipotential Surfaces Definition Surfaces having the same electric potential at every point. Key Insight No work is done in moving a charge along an equipotential surface. Electric Field in Conductors Important Concept In electrostatic equilibrium, the electric field inside a conductor is zero. Charge Distribution Charge resides on the surface of the conductor. Gauss’s Law Statement The total electric flux through a closed surface is equal to the charge enclosed divided by permittivity. Formula Φ = Q / ε₀ Electric Flux Definition Electric flux is the measure of electric field passing through a surface. Formula Φ = EA cosθ Unit Nm²/C Capacitance Definition Capacitance is the ability of a system to store charge. Formula C = Q / V Unit Farad (F) Parallel Plate Capacitor Formula C = ε₀A / d Key Insight Capacitance increases with area and decreases with separation between plates. Energy Stored in Capacitor Formula U = (1/2)CV² Alternative Forms U = (1/2)QV = Q² / (2C) Dielectrics Concept Dielectric materials increase capacitance by reducing effective electric field between plates. Effect C increases by factor K (dielectric constant). Electric Field Due to Charge Distributions Infinite Line Charge E ∝ 1/r Infinite Plane Sheet Electric field is constant and does not depend on distance. Force and Motion of Charges Force F = qE Key Insight Positive charges move along field lines, while negative charges move opposite. Important Relationships Relation Between E and V E = -dV/dx Field Direction Electric field always points from higher potential to lower potential. Conceptual Insights Key Understanding Electric field and potential are closely related but not the same. Field represents force, while potential represents energy per unit charge. Common Mistakes Students often confuse electric field with electric potential and assume both behave similarly. Important Exam Concepts Conceptual Traps Electric field inside conductor is zero. Equipotential surfaces are perpendicular to electric field lines. JEE Strategy Focus on formulas, diagrams, and problem-solving involving Gauss’s law and capacitors. Practice numerical problems on electric field and potential thoroughly.









