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1. Van de Graff generator generates a potential of magnitude
A. 1000 V
B. 6 V
C. 6  105 V
D. 6  106 V
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2. The distribution of charges is uniform on a
A. conical conductor
B. hemisphere
C. sphere
D. lightning arrester red
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3. If a positively charged plate is brought nearer to a negatively charged plate, then the potential difference between them will
A. increase
B. remain the same
C. become zero
D. decrease
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4. Leakage of charge at sharp points is called
A. electrostatic induction
B. electrophorus
C. action of points
D. ionization
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5. If a positive charge is brought near an insulated conductor, the induced charge on the conductor facing the charge is
A. positive
B. negative
C. both positive and negative
D. zero
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