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NEET Previous Year Questions (2014-2025): Electrostatics Potential & Capacitance

2025

Q1: An electric dipole with dipole moment 5 × 10-6 cm is aligned with the direction of a uniform electric field of magnitude 4 × 105N/C. The dipole is then rotated through an angle of 60° with respect to the electric field. The change in the potential energy of the dipole is:[2025]
(a) 1.2 J
(b) 1.5 J
(c) 0.8 J
(d) 1.0 J
Ans: (d)
Given:
p = 5 × 10-6 C·m
E = 4 × 105 N/C
θi = 0°,   θf = 60°
ΔU = Uf - Ui
= -pE cos θf - ( -pE cos θi )
= pE (cos θi - cos θf)
= 5 × 10-6 × 4 × 105 × (1 - 1/2) = 1 J


Q2: The plates of a parallel plate capacitor are separated by d. Two slabs of different dielectric constant K1 and K2 with thickness 3/8 d and d/2, respectively are inserted in the capacitor. Due to this, the capacitance become two times larger than when there is nothing between the plates. If K1 = 1.25 K2, the value of K1 is:     [2025]
(a) 1.60
(b) 1.33
(c) 2.66
(d) 2.33
Ans: (c)
2025

Ceq = (ε0 A) / (t1/K1 + t2/K2 + t3/K3)
Here C0 = ε0 A / d,   t1 = 3d / 8,   t2 = d / 2,   t3 = d / 8
K1 = K1,   K2 = K1 / 1.25,   K3 = 1
Given Ceq = 2C0
⇒ 2C0 = ε0 A / ( (3d / 8K1) + (d × 1.25 / 2K1) + (d / 8) )
⇒ 2ε0 A / d = ε0 A / ( (3d / 8K1) + (d / 2K1) + (d / 8) )
⇒ 2 = 1 / ( (3 / 8K1) + (5 / 8K1) + (1 / 8) )
⇒ K1 = 8 / 3 = 2.66

2024

Q1: Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: 
The potential (V) at any axial point, at 2m distance (r) from the centre of the dipole of dipole moment vector 2024 of magnitude, 4 × 10-6Cm, is  ±9 × 103V.
(Take 1 / 4πϵ0 = 9 × 109 SI units) [2024]
Reason R: 2024,
where r is the distance of any axial point, situated at 2m from the centre of the dipole.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true. 
Ans:
(c)
The potential V at any point, at distance r from centre of dipole = 2024
At axial point where  2024
At axial point where  2024

Q2: In the following circuit, the equivalent capacitance between terminal A and terminal B is :      [2024]

2024(a) 2 μF
(b) 1 μF
(c) 0.5 μF
(d) 4 μF 
Ans:
(a)
2024Given circuit is balanced Wheatstone bridge
2024

CAB = 1 + 1
= 2 μF

Q3: If the plates of a parallel plate capacitor connected to a battery are moved close to each other, then
A. the charge stored in it, increases.
B. the energy stored in it, decreases.
C. its capacitance increases.
D. the ratio of charge to its potential remains the same.
E. the product of charge and voltage increases.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:       [2024]
(a) A, B and E only
(b) A, C and E only
(c) B, D and E only
(d) A, B and C only 
Ans:
(b)
Battery connected so V = constant 

 Now  d ↓ ⇒ C ↑ 𝑑 ↓ ⇒ 𝐶 ↑    

2024

Therefore statements A, C and E are correct. 

Q4: A thin spherical shell is charged by some source. The potential difference between the two points C and P  (in V) shown in the figure is:
(Take 1/4πϵ0 = 9 × 109 SI units) [2024]
2024(a) 1 × 105
(b) 0.5 × 105
(c) zero
(d) 3 × 105
Ans:
(c)

Electric potential due to a spherical shell:

  • Outside a charged spherical shell, the electric potential at a distance r from the center of the shell (where r is greater than the radius R of the shell) is the same as if all the charge were concentrated at the center of the shell. The potential is given by the formula:
  • V = (1 / 4πϵ₀) × (Q / r), where Q is the total charge on the shell and r is the distance from the center of the shell.
  • Inside a spherical shell, the electric field is zero (by Gauss's law), and hence the electric potential is constant throughout the interior of the shell. The potential inside the shell is the same as the potential on the surface of the shell. This means:
    V = constant inside the shell.

Potential Difference:

  • The potential difference between two points is given by the formula:
    V(C) - V(P), where V(C) and V(P) are the potentials at points C and P, respectively.

Step-by-Step Solution:
If point C is inside the spherical shell and point P is on the surface of the spherical shell (or outside), we can conclude:

  • Since the electric potential is constant inside a spherical shell, the potential at C is the same as the potential at any point on the shell's surface (including P).
  • Therefore, the potential difference between points C and P is:
    V(C) - V(P) = 0

Thus, the potential difference between points C and P is zero.

Q5: A dielectric slab of dielectric constant 3 having the same area of cross-section as that of a parallel plate capacitor but of thickness 3/4th of the separation of the plates is inserted into the capacitor. The ratio of potential difference across the plates without dielectric to that with dielectric is: [2024]
(a) 1 : 2
(b) 2 : 3 
(c) 3 : 2 
(d) 2 : 1 
Ans: 
(d)

Given:

  • Dielectric constant (K) = 3
  • Thickness of dielectric slab (t) = (3/4)d, where d is plate separation
  • Slab has same cross-sectional area as plates

Step 1: Capacitance without dielectric

C₀ = ε₀A/d

Step 2: Capacitance with dielectric

The system becomes two capacitors in series:

1. Air gap (d/4): Cair = 4ε₀A/d

2. Dielectric (3d/4): Cdiel = 4ε₀A/d

Equivalent capacitance:

1/Ceq = 1/Cair + 1/Cdiel = d/(2ε₀A)

Ceq = 2ε₀A/d

Step 3: Potential Differences

Without dielectric: V₀ = Qd/(ε₀A)

With dielectric: Vdiel = Qd/(2ε₀A)

Step 4: Ratio Calculation

V₀/Vdiel = [Q d/(ε₀A)] / [Q d/(2ε₀A)] = 2

Thus, the ratio is 2:1

Final Answer: 2:1 (Option d)

Q6: A 12 pF capacitor is connected to a 50 V battery. The electrostatic energy stored in the capacitor in nJ is:      [2024]
(a) 15 
(b) 7.5 
(c) 0.3 
(d) 150
Ans: (a)
To calculate the electrostatic energy stored in the capacitor, we use the formula:
Energy (E) = (1/2) × C × V²
Where:

  • C is the capacitance of the capacitor (in farads),
  • V is the potential difference across the capacitor (in volts).

Given:

  • C = 12 pF = 12 × 10⁻¹² F,
  • V = 50 V.

Substitute the values into the formula:
E = (1/2) × (12 × 10⁻¹²) × (50)²
E = (1/2) × 12 × 10⁻¹² × 2500
E = 15 × 10⁻⁹ J
Now, convert this energy into nanojoules (nJ), where 1 J = 10⁹ nJ:
E = 15 nJ
So, the correct answer is: (a) 15 nJ.

Q7: The capacitance of a capacitor with charge q and a potential difference V depends on:      [2024]
(a) both q and V 
(b) the geometry of the capacitor 
(c) q only 
(d) V only
Ans: 
(b)
The capacitance of a capacitor does not depend on the charge (q) or the potential difference (V) directly. Instead, it depends on the geometry of the capacitor (such as the size of the plates, the distance between them, and the type of material between the plates).

The capacitance (C) is defined as:
C = q / V

Where:

  • C is the capacitance,
  • q is the charge,
  • V is the potential difference.

However, the capacitance itself is determined by the geometry of the capacitor and the dielectric material between the plates. This means that the shape, area of the plates, and the dielectric constant of the material influence the capacitance.
Thus, the correct answer is: (b) the geometry of the capacitor.

Q8: The value of the electric potential at a distance of 9 cm from the point charge 4 × 10-7 C is: [2024]
[Given 1/4πε0 = 9 × 109 N m2 C-2
(a) 4 × 10V
(b) 44.4 V
(c) 4.4 × 10V
(d) 4 × 104 V
Ans: 
(d)
To calculate the electric potential V at a distance r from a point charge Q, we use the formula:
V = (1 / 4πε₀) × (Q / r)
Where:

  • V is the electric potential,
  • Q is the point charge,
  • r is the distance from the charge,
  • ε₀ is the permittivity of free space, and
  • 1 / 4πε₀ = 9 × 10⁹ N m² C⁻² (as given).

Given:

  • Q = 4 × 10⁻⁷ C,
  • r = 9 cm = 0.09 m,
  • 1 / 4πε₀ = 9 × 10⁹ N m² C⁻².

Substituting the values into the formula:
V = (9 × 10⁹) × (4 × 10⁻⁷ / 0.09)
V = (9 × 10⁹) × (4.44 × 10⁻⁶)
V = 4 × 10⁴ V
Thus, the correct answer is: (d) 4 × 10⁴ V.

2023

Q1: An electric dipole is placed at an angle of 30° with an electric field of intensity 2 x 105NC-1 It experiences a torque equal to 4 N m. Calculate the magnitude of charge on the dipole, if the dipole length is 2 cm. [2023]
(a) 6 mC
(b) 4 mC
(c) 2 mC
(d) 8 mC
Ans: 
(c)
The torque τ experienced by an electric dipole in an electric field is given by the formula:

2023

where p is the electric dipole moment, E is the electric field intensity, and θ is the angle between the dipole and the electric field. The electric dipole moment p can be expressed as:

2023

where q is the charge on the dipole, and d is the dipole length.

We are given the following values:
Torque τ = 4 N·m

Electric field intensity E = 2 x 105 NC-1 Angle, G = 30°

Dipole length, d = 2 cm = 0.02 m

We need to find the charge q on the dipole. Let's first solve for the electric dipole moment p:

2023

Substituting the given values:

2023

So, the magnitude of the charge on the dipole is 2 mC.

Q2: The equivalent capacitance of the system shown in the following circuit is:     [2023]
2023
(a) 2 μF
(b) 3 μF
(c) 6 μF
(d) 9 μF
Ans:
(a)
For parallel grouping
C1 = 3 + 3 = 6 μF
For series grouping
2023

Q3: According to Gauss's law of electrostatics, electric flux through a closed surface depends on:      [2023]   
(a) the area of the surface
(b) the quantity of charges enclosed by the surface 

(c) the shape of the surface 

(d) the volume enclosed by the surface
Ans: (b)
2023only depends on the charge enclosed by the surface.

Q4: A charge Q /μC is placed at the center of a cube. The flux coming out from any one of its faces will be (in SI unit):      [2023]   
(a) 2023
(b) 2023
(c) 2023
(d) 2023

Ans: (d)

According to Gauss's law, the total electric flux Φtotal through a closed surface (in this case, the cube) is given by:
Total flux from cube =q/ϵ0

Since the charge Q is at the center of the cube, it is symmetrically enclosed, and the flux will be equally distributed across the six faces of the cube.

Thus, the flux through one face of the cube, Φface, is: 2023

Since Q is given in microcoulombs (μC), we need to include the 10-6 factor: 2023

Q5: If a conducting sphere of radius R is charged. Then the electric field at a distance r(r > R) from the center of the sphere would be, (V = potential on the surface of the sphere)      [2023]  
(a) 2023
(b) 2023
(c) 2023
(d) V/r
Ans:
(c)

For a charged conducting sphere, the electric field outside the sphere behaves like that of a point charge. The electric potential V on the surface of the sphere at r=R is given by:2023

where Q is the total charge on the sphere.

At a distance r from the center of the sphere (where r>R), the electric potential Vr is:20232023

The electric field E is the negative gradient of the electric potential:
2023

Q6: If 2023 over a surface, then [2023]
(a) the magnitude of the electric field on the surface is constant.
(b) all the charges must necessarily be inside the surface.
(c) the electric field inside the surface is necessarily uniform.
(d) the number of flux lines entering the surface must be equal to the number of flux lines leaving it,
Ans: 
(d)
20232023

The number of field lines entering is equal to the number of field lines leaving.

Q7: An electric dipole is placed as shown in the figure.
2023The electric potential (in 102 V) at point P due to the dipole is (ϵo - permittivity of free space and
2023      [2023] 
(a) (5/8) qK
(b) (8/5) qK
(c) (8/3) qK
(d) (3/8) qK

Ans: (d)
20232023

Q8: The equivalent capacitance of the arrangement shown in the figure is:      [2023] 
2023(a) 30μF
(b) 15μF
(c) 25μF
(d) 20μF
Ans: 
(d)

The circuit shows a combination of capacitors arranged both in series and parallel.

  • First step: The three capacitors (15 μF each) in series are combined first.
  • Second step: The combination from the first step is then in parallel with the fourth 15 μF capacitor.

Step 1: Combine the two capacitors in series.

The formula for the equivalent capacitance Ceq of two capacitors C₁ and C₂ in series is:
1 / Ceq = 1 / C+ 1 / C2  + 1 / C3
Given that C1 = C2 = C3 = 15 μF:
1 / Ceq = 1 / 15 + 1 / 15 + 1 / 15 = 3 / 15
So, the equivalent capacitance of the two capacitors in series is:
Ceq = 15 / 3 = 5 μF

Step 2: Combine this equivalent capacitance with the fourth 15 μF capacitor in parallel.
For capacitors in parallel, the equivalent capacitance Ceqparallel is the sum of the individual capacitances:
Ceqparallel = Ceq + C4 = 5 μF + 15 μF = 20 μF
Thus, the equivalent capacitance of the entire arrangement is 20 μF.

2022

Q1: Six charges +q, -q, +q, -q, +q, and -q are fixed at the corners of a hexagon of side d as shown in the figure. The work done in bringing a charge q0 to the centre of the hexagon from infinity is

2022

(a) 2022

(b) Zero

(c) 2022

(d) 2022

Ans: (b)

Since the charges are symmetrically arranged around the center of the hexagon, the net electric field at the center due to the six charges will be zero. This is because each positive charge is balanced by an opposite negative charge. However, we are concerned with the electric potential, not the electric field.2022

The electric potential at the center of the hexagon due to a point charge qq located at a distance dd is given by:2022

Since potential is a scalar quantity, we can add up the potentials due to each charge directly.

  1. Potential due to each +q charge:2022

  2. Potential due to each -q charge:2022Since there are three +q+q charges and three -q-q charges, the total potential at the center Vtotal is:2022Thus, the net potential at the center of the hexagon is zero.

The work done W in bringing a charge q0 from infinity (where the potential is zero) to a point where the potential is Vtotal is given by: 

2022



totalW = q_0 \cdot V_{\text{total}

Q2: Two-point charges -q and +q is placed at a distance of L, as shown in the figure.

2022

The magnitude of electric field intensity at a distance R(R >> L) varies as:
(a) 1/R2
(b) 1/R3
(c) 1/R4
(d) 1/R6
Ans:
(b)

When two equal and opposite charges +q and -q are placed at a small separation L, they form an electric dipole with dipole moment:2022

For an electric dipole, the electric field EE at a point far away (where R \gg LR≫L) from the dipole varies as:2022

This result comes from the fact that at large distances, the field of a dipole decreases faster than that of a single point charge (which would vary as 1/R2). The dipole field specifically decreases as 1/R3.

2022

Q3: A capacitor of capacitance C = 900 pF is charged fully by 100 V battery B as shown in Figure (a). Then it is disconnected from the battery and connected to another uncharged capacitor of capacitance C = 900 pF as shown in Figure (b). The electrostatic energy stored by the system (b) is                   
2022

(a) 3.25 × 10-6

(b) 2.25 × 10-6

(c) 1.5 × 10-6

(d) 4.5 × 10-6 J

Ans: (b)
2022

2022

2022

Q4: Two hollow conducting spheres of radii R1 and R2 (R1 >> R2) have equal charges. The potential would be                 
(a) More on the smaller sphere 
(b) Equal in both the spheres 
(c) Dependent on the material property of the sphere 
(d) More on the bigger sphere
Ans: (a)

The potential of conducting hollow sphere = KQ/R
Now, Q = same
2022

Q5: The angle between the electric lines of force and the equipotential surface is         
(a) 45°
(b) 90° 
(c) 180° 
(d) 0° 
Ans: (b)
2022

2021

Q1: A parallel plate capacitor has a uniform electric field E in the space between the plates. If the distance between the plates is d and the area of each plate is A , the energy stored in the capacitor is (ε0 = permittivity of free space).

2021

2021

2021

2021
Ans: 
(c)

2021

Q2: A parallel plate condenser has a uniform electric field E(V/m) in the space between the plates. If the distance between the plates is d(m) and the area of each plate is A(m2), the energy (joule) stored in the condenser is  
(a) 2021

(b) 2021
(c) 2021
(d) 2021
Ans: (c)
The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is
2021
Potential difference between the plates is V = Ed      ........ (ii)
The energy stored in the capacitor is
2021
Q3: The equivalent capacitance of the combination shown in the figure is:       
2021(a) C/2

(b) 3C/2

(c) 3C
(d) 2C
Ans: 
(d)

2021

The voltage at node A matches the voltage at node B. Likewise, the voltage at node F is identical to the voltage at node E. Consequently, there is no voltage drop across the EF segment, leading to the absence of current (and therefore, no charge movement) within the circuit. Therefore, EF acts as if it were an open circuit. So the capacitor between the arms E and F gets short. 
⇒ Ceq = C1 + C2
= C + C
= 2C

Q4: Two charged spherical conductors of radius R1 and R2 are connected by a wire. Then the ratio of surface charge densities of the spheres (σ12) is :  
(a) 2021
(b) 2021

(c) 2021
(d) 2021
Ans: (d)

The surface charge density σ on a spherical conductor is given by:2021

where QQ is the total charge on the sphere, and RR is the radius of the sphere.

Let the surface charge densities of the spheres with radii R_1R1 and R2 be σ1 and σ2, respectively.

When the spheres are connected by a wire, they must have the same electric potential VV.

The potential V on the surface of a spherical conductor with radius R and charge Q is given by:2021

Since both spheres have the same potential:2021

This simplifies to:

2021

The surface charge density \sigmaσ is related to QQ by:20212021

Q5: Twenty-seven drops of the same size are charged at 220 V each. They combine to form a bigger drop. Calculate the potential of the bigger drop.     
(a) 1520 V
(b) 1980 V
(c) 660 V
(d) 1320 V
Ans: 
(b)
20212021⇒ V2 = 220 × 9
= 1980 Volt

2020

Q1: The variation of electrostatic potential with radial distance r from the centre of a positively charged metallic thin shell of radius R is given by the graph

2020

Ans: (b)
Since, electric potential remains constant inside the metallic spherical shell and same as the surface of spherical shell.
Outside the spherical shell, V ∝ 1/r
Hence, variation of potential (V ) with distance r is given as

2020

Q2:  A short electric dipole has a dipole moment of 16 × 10-9 C-m. The electric potential due to the dipole at a point at a distance of 0.6 m from the centre of the dipole, situated on a line making an angle of 60° with the dipole axis is 2020
(a) 200 V
(b) 400 V
(c) zero
(d) 50 V
Ans: 
(a)
Given, electric dipole moment, p = 16 × 10-9 C-m
Distance, r = 0.6 m
Angle, θ = 60° ⇒ cos60° = 1/ 2
Electric potential at a point which is at a distance r at some angle θ from electric dipole is
2020
Hence, correct option is (a).

Q3: In a certain region of space with a volume of 0.2 m3, the electric potential is found to be 5 V throughout. The magnitude of the electric field in this region is:      
(a) 1 N/C 
(b) 5 N/C 
(c) Zero 
(d) 0.5 N/C
Ans: (c)
given V = const. (5 volts)
2020
E = 0

Q4: The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with air as the medium is 6 μF. With the introduction of a dielectric medium, the capacitance becomes 30 μF. The permittivity of the medium is :       
0 = 8.85×10-12 C2 N-1 m-2
(a) 0.44×10-10 C2 N-1 m-2 
(b) 5.00 C2 N-1 m-2 
(c) 0.44×10-13 C2 N-1 m-2 
(d) 1.77×10-12 C2 N-1 m-2
Ans: (a)
2020
Cmed = KCair
30μF = K6μF
K = 5
∴ ε = ε0k = 8.85 × 10-12 × 5
ε = 44.25 × 10-12
ε = 0.4425 × 10-10
ε = 0.44 × 10-10 C2N-1m-2

Q5: A 40 μF capacitor is connected to a 200 V, 50 Hz AC supply. The RMS value of the current in the circuit is, nearly:      
(a) 2.5 A
(b) 25.1 A
(c) 1.7 A
(d) 2.05 A
Ans:
(a)

The capacitive reactance X_CXC in an AC circuit is given by:2020

Substitute the values:2020

The RMS current RMSI_{\text{RMS}}IRMS in an AC circuit with a capacitor is given by:2020

The RMS value of the current in the circuit is approximately: 2.5A

2019

Q1: Two metal spheres, one of radius R and the other of radius 2R respectively have the same surface charge density σ. They are brought in contact and separated. What will be the new surface charge densities on them?

2019

Ans: (d)
The surface charge density of a closed surface area having charge Q is given by

2019

Thus, the charges on sphere P and Q having same charge density as shown in the figure below is given by

2019

2019

when they are brought in contact with each other, the total charge will be

2019

In connection of two charged conducting bodies, the potential will become same on both, i.e.

2019

So, the charges on the sphere P and Q after separation will be distributed as

2019

After separation, the new surface charge densities on P and Q will be

2019

Q2: Two identical capacitors C1 and C2 of equal capacitance are connected as shown in the circuit.
Terminals a and b of the key k are connected to charge capacitor C1 using battery of emf V volt. Now, disconnecting a and b the terminals b and c are connected.
Due to this, what will be the percentage loss of energy?

2019

(a) 75%
(b) 0%
(c) 50%
(d) 25%
Ans: 
(c)
When C1 is connected to voltage source, it is charged to a potential V and this will be stored as a potential energy in the capacitor given by

2019

2019

When key is disconnected from battery and b and c are connected, the charge will be transformed from the capacitor C1 to capacitor C2 , then

2019

The loss of energy due to redistribution of charge is given by

2019

2018

Q1: The electrostatic force between the metal plates of an isolated parallel plate capacitor C having a charge Q and area A, is:     
(a) independent of the distance between the plates.
(b) linearly proportional to the distance between the plates
(c) proportional to the square root of the distance between the plates.
(d) inversely proportional to the distance between the plates.
Ans:
(a)
F =  QE
2018
∴ The electrostatic force is independent of the distance between plates.

2017

Q1: A capacitor is charged by a battery. The battery is removed and another identical uncharged capacitor is connected in parallel. The total electrostatic energy of the resulting system:  
(a) Decreases by a factor of 2
(b) Remains the same
(c) Increases by a factor of 2
(d) Increases by a factor of 4
Ans: (a)
2017
Charge on capacitor
q = CV
when it is connected to another uncharged capacitor.
2017
20172017
Q2: The diagrams below show regions of equi-potentials:     
2017A positive charge is moved from A to B in each diagram. 
(a) Maximum work is required to move q in Figure (c)
(b) Minimum work is required to move q in Figure (a)
(c) Maximum work is required to move q in Figure (b)
(d) In all four cases the work done is the same
Ans:
(d)
W = qΔV
as ΔV is the same in all conditions, work will be the same.

2016

Q1: A parallel-plate capacitor of area A, plate separation d and capacitance C is filled with four dielectric materials having dielectric constants k1, k2, k3 and k4 as shown in the figure below. If a single dielectric material is to be used to have the same capacitance C in this capacitor, then its dielectric constant k is given by

2016

2016

Ans: (c)

Step 1: Understanding the Arrangement

  • The top three sections (with k_1k1, k2, and k_3k3) are connected in parallel because they share the same potential difference (as they are in the same horizontal plane).
  • The bottom section (with k4) is in series with the combined capacitance of the top three sections.

Step 2: Capacitance of Each Section

The capacitance C of a parallel-plate capacitor with dielectric constant k, area A, and separation d is given by:2016

2016

Step 3: Equivalent Capacitance

The top and bottom sections are in series, so the total capacitance CC is given by:

Step 3: Equivalent Capacitance

Step 4: Equivalent Dielectric Constant

We want the equivalent capacitance CC to be the same as if the entire capacitor had a single dielectric constant kk, so:

Step 4: Equivalent Dielectric Constant


Q2: A capacitor of 2µF is charged as shown in the diagram. When the switch S is turned to position 2, the percentage of its stored energy dissipated is :   
Step 4: Equivalent Dielectric Constant(a) 80%
(b) 0%
(c) 20%
(d) 75%
Ans: (a)

Consider the figure given above.
When switch S is connected to point 1, the initial energy stored in the capacitor is given as,
Step 4: Equivalent Dielectric Constant
When the switch S is connected to point 2, energy dissipated on connection across 8μF will be,
Step 4: Equivalent Dielectric ConstantTherefore, the percentage loss of energyStep 4: Equivalent Dielectric Constant

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Q1: If potential (in volts) in a region is expressed as V (x, y, z) = 6xy - y + 2yz, the electric field (in N/C) at point (1, 1, 0) is [CBSE AIPMT 2015] (a) 2015
(b) 2015
(c) 2015
(d) 2015
Ans
: (b)
Given, potential in a region,
V = 6xy - y + 2yz.
Electric field in a region,

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At, (1, 1, 0), electric field can be expressed,

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Q2: A parallel plate air capacitor of capacitance C is connected to a cell of emf V and then disconnected from it. A dielectric slab of dielectric constant K, which can just fill the air gap of the capacitor, is now inserted in it. Which of the following is incorrect?     
(a) The charge on the capacitor is not conserved.
(b) The potential difference between the plates decreases K times
(c) The energy stored in the capacitor decreases K times

(d) the change in energy stored is  2015Ans: (a)
A parallel plate air capacitor of capacitance C is connected to a cell of emf V and then disconnected from it.
The charge on the capacitor is given by
Q = CV
The energy stored in the capacitor is
E = 1/2 CV2
When a dielectric slab of dielectric constant K is inserted in it, the charge Q is conserved.
The capacitance becomes K times the original capacitance. (C' = KC)
The voltage becomes 1/K time the original voltage
V' = V/K
The change in energy stored is
2015

2014

Q1: In a region, the potential is represented by V(x, y, z) = 6x - 8xy - 8y + 6yz, where V is in volts and x, y, and z are in meters. The electric force experienced by a charge of 2 coulombs situated at point (1,1,1) is:     
(a) 24N
(b)2014
(c)2014
(d) 30N
Ans:
(b)
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Q2: A conducting sphere of radius R is given a charge Q. The electric potential and the electric field at the center of the sphere respectively are :    
(a)2014
(b) Both are zero
(c)2014
(d)2014
Ans: 
(d)
2014The electric field inside, Einside = 0
Potential, Vinside = Vsurface2014

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1. What's the difference between electric potential and electric potential energy in electrostatics?
Ans. Electric potential is the work done per unit charge to bring a test charge from infinity to a point, while electric potential energy is the total work stored in the system. Potential is a field property (joules/coulomb), whereas potential energy depends on both the field and the test charge magnitude. Understanding this distinction is crucial for solving NEET previous year questions on capacitance and field interactions.
2. How do I calculate the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor for NEET exam problems?
Ans. Capacitance equals permittivity times plate area, divided by the distance between plates: C = ε₀εᵣA/d. This formula appears repeatedly in NEET previous year questions on electrostatics. The capacitance depends on geometry and the dielectric material, not on voltage or charge. Refer to mind maps and flashcards for quick formula recall during exam preparation.
3. Why does a dielectric material increase capacitance when inserted between capacitor plates?
Ans. Dielectric materials contain polar molecules that align with the external electric field, creating an opposing internal field that reduces the net field strength. This weakened field allows more charge storage at the same voltage, increasing capacitance by a factor called relative permittivity (εᵣ). This concept frequently appears in NEET electrostatics potential and capacitance questions from 2014 onwards.
4. What's the common mistake students make when combining capacitors in series versus parallel?
Ans. In series, capacitance decreases (reciprocal addition); in parallel, it increases (direct addition). Students often reverse these rules. Series arrangements share the same charge but different voltages; parallel arrangements share voltage but store different charges. This confusion costs marks in NEET physics problems-use visual worksheets to internalize the difference.
5. How does the relationship between electric field and electric potential help solve NEET previous year questions on potential difference?
Ans. Electric field equals the negative potential gradient: E = -dV/dr. This relationship connects field strength to potential changes across distance, enabling students to find potential differences given field configurations. Mastering this vector-scalar relationship is essential for tackling numerical problems in capacitance and electrostatics from competitive exams.
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