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1. The electric potential at a point near an isolated positive charge is
A. zero
B. infinity
C. positive
D. negative
Explanation:
2. If the potential difference between two points 2 cm apart in an electric field is 20 V, the electric field intensity between the points will be around
A. 20Vm-1
B. 10Vm-1
C. 30Vcm-1
D. 10Vcm-1
Explanation:
3. The relationship between electric field intensity and electric potential is
A. V = -dE/dX
B. V = dE/dX
C. E = -dV/dX
D. E = dV/dX
Explanation:
4. Two protons in the nucleus of U238 are 610-15m apart. If the charge on proton is 1.610-19 C then their mutual electric potential energy is
A. 38.410-14 J
B. 0.38410-14 J
C. 38410-14 J
D. 3.8410-14 J
Explanation:
5. Electric potential at any point is calculated using a unit positive charge and moving it
A. along the direction of the field
B. against the field
C. perpendicular to the field
D. Inclined to the field
Explanation: