Practice Potential energy of a system of two charges in an external field - 2.7.2 | 2. ELECTROSTATIC POTENTIAL AND CAPACITANCE | CBSE 12 Physics Part 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define potential energy in electrostatics.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what is needed to move two charges together.

Question 2

Easy

What is the superposition principle?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you would find the total effect of multiple forces.

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Question 1

What is the relationship between work done and potential energy?

  • Directly proportional
  • Inversely proportional
  • No relationship

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how energy changes as charges are moved.

Question 2

True or False: Potential energy can be positive or negative.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about attractive and repulsive forces.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Two charges, +3 Β΅C and -3 Β΅C, are placed 50 cm apart in an external field of strength 200 N/C. Find the total potential energy of this configuration.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Start by determining each piece of energy involved.

Question 2

A charge q is moved from point A to point B in a uniform electric field. Describe how the work done changes as the distance between A and B increases.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the formula for work done in a force field.

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