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Dielectrics & Polarisation

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

When a conductor is placed in a field __________ takes place and an induced field is developed within the conductor and it resists the external field.


However, when it returns to the equilibrium state we have

a)

charge separation, Ein = Eo

b)

electrostatic shielding, E=0

c)

charge separation, -Ein + Eo = 0

d)

charge separation, Ein + Eo = 0

2.

Choose the statements that are TRUE:

a)

Dielectrics are insulators.

b)

Dipoles in a dielectric can move.

c)

Dielectrics have non-polar molecules.

d)

Dielectrics resist flow of charges entirely.

3.

Non-polar molecules is/are of (a)   type(s).

4.

Polar & non-polar dielectrics can be polarised to attain an induced dipole moment.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Polarisation P = _____________

a)

χ0 ε0 E

b)

2 a q

c)

χ0 E

d)

p E

6.

SI unit of capacitance is (a)   .

7.

Polarisation is

a)

dipole moment per unit volume

b)

dipole moment per unit mass

c)

dipole moment per unit area

d)

none of the above

8.

The direction of the polarisation

a)

in the direction of the Electric field

b)

in the opposite direction of the Electric field

c)

in the direction of dipole moment

d)

in the direction of displacement

9.

What is a capacitor?

Define capacitance.

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10.

Capacitance C = _____

a)

V/I

b)

V/Q

c)

Q/V

d)

IR

11.

Did you find a capacitor at home? If yes, share a picture in the group ;)

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