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Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Portion 2 · MCQ Master

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Section A

Direct Model Paper Matches

HPBOSE Model Paper 2022-23 · Q3

Which statement is true regarding the relation between electric field and potential?

Correct answer

Electric field is in the direction in which the potential decreases steepest

Reason · E = −dV/dr: the field points along the direction of steepest decrease of potential.

HPBOSE Model Paper 2022-23 · Q4

Dielectric strength is the maximum value of ______ that a dielectric can withstand without breakdown.

Correct answer

Electric field

Reason · Dielectric strength = maximum electric field (V/m or kV/mm) before electric breakdown.

Section B

Chapter Quick Fire

Two equipotential surfaces can intersect each other.False
Electric potential is constant throughout a conductor in electrostatic equilibrium.True
The equivalent capacitance in parallel is less than the smallest capacitance.False
A conductor of capacitance 1 F can be placed on Earth.False
Electric susceptibility is a dimensionless quantity.True