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Separated dipoles placed on the same line at a distance r interact with
repulsive force that depends on rn
attractive force that depends on r−4
attractive force that depends on r−2
repulsive force that depends on r−3
Separated dipoles placed on the same line at a distance r interact with
repulsive force that depends on rn
attractive force that depends on r−4
attractive force that depends on r−2
repulsive force that depends on r−3
An electric field E can be the irrotational but not conservative ?
Yes if the domain of existence is not simply connected
just if the field E depends from time
No
Yes but only if the charge distribution that generates is is non homogeneous
it depends on the whatever the field is static or dynamic
In a homogeneous isotropic linear dielectric with relative dielectric constant k, the polarization vector P is related to the vector D by the relation
P = (k - 1) / k * D
P = 1/k*D
P = (k - 1) * D
P = k/(k - 1) * D
In a homogeneous isotropic linear dielectric with relative dielectric constant k, the free charge density is zero when
the polarization vector is solenoidal
the polarization charge density is constant
the polarization vector is uniform
the electric field is uniform
An LC circuit:
is equivalent to a damped harmonic oscillator
is not equivalent to a harmonic oscillator
can’t exist because the resistance of a circuit cannot be zero
is equivalent to a harmonic oscillator
is equivalent to a forced oscillator
A spherical gaussian surface has a charge q inside. What happens to the flux of the electric field Φ(E) across the spherical surface if the radius of the sphere doubles?
unchanged
always zero
halved
doubles
squared
In Ampere-Maxwell's law (4th Maxwell equation) the term corresponding to the displacement current is associated with...
is not associated with the motion of electrical charges
vanishes if the medium is empty space
exists even in vacuum
conduction current only
time variation of the electric field
A monochromatic electromagnetic wave coming from the vacuum penetrates a homogeneous medium characterized by a refractive index n. Select the correct statement:
The wavelength and frequency remain constant, the speed increases
The wavelength and frequency remain constant, the speed decreases
The wavelength decreases, the frequency remains constant
The wavelength decreases, the frequency increases
The wavelength increases, the frequency decreases
The interaction energy between two distant electric dipoles at separation r goes like
r−1
r−2
r2
r−3
In an anisotropic dielectric material
the polarization P is parallel to the electric field E but not to the dielectric induction vector D
the polarization P is not parallel neither to the electric field E nor to the dielectric induction vector D
the polarization P is always parallel to both the electric field E and to the dielectric induction vector D
the polarization P is parallel to the dielectric induction vector D but not to the electric field E
Under what conditions is the vector magnetic solenoidal and conservative?
Only in steady state
When rotB=0
When there are no charges
Always
The magnetic field generated at a point P by a moving (non-relativistic) charge
is inversely proportional to the distance between the charge and the point P
does not depend on the direction of motion of the charge
is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the charge and the point P
does not depend on the distance between the charge and the point P
If the intensity of a plane electromagnetic wave is i1 at the point x1 along the direction of propagation, at the point x2=2x1 the intensity i2 will be:
i2=i1/2
i2=2i1
i2=i1/4
i2=i1
When an electromagnetic wave passes from one medium to another, what happens to the frequency and wavelength λ ?
λ changes, ν remains the same
λ remains the same, ν remains the same
λ remains the same, ν changes
λ changes, ν changes
Kirchhoff’s second law is another way of expressing
the energy conservation
the fact that the magnetic field is solenoidal
the conservation of momentum
the conservation of charge
What is the power P dissipated in a superconductor wire crossed by a current I?
P=VI
P=RI2
P=RI2 as in a normal metal
P=0
In an energy part of space there is a uniform electric field E linearly increasing in time. The circuitry of field B along a closed line, contained within this part of space, is:
constant
zero
decreasing linearly over time
growing linearly over time
The magnetic susceptibility of a paramagnetic material
has a dependence of the type T−1 on temperature
does not depend on the temperature
grows linearly with temperature
decreases linearly with temperature
In an empty part of space there is a uniform electric field E increasing over time such as t2 . The circuitry of the magnetic field B along a closed line totally contained within this part of space is
constant
increasing linearly over time
decreasing linearly over time
zero
The resistivity of a metal at a temperature close to room temperature
is an increasing linear function of temperature
Is a linear decreasing function of the temperature
depends on the geometric characteristics of the object on which the measurement is made but it doesn't depend on the temperature,
is independent of the and the geometric characteristics of the object on which it is measured
The electrostatic field is conservative therefore
its circulation along any closed path is zero
has zero gradient
has zero divergence
its flow through any closed surface is zero
Iron at temperatures above the critical behaves
in a way that depends on the particular type of magnetic field that has been applied to the material
like a paramagnet
like a diamagnet
like a ferromagnet
Kirchhoff's First Law is another way of expressing
the conservation of charge
the energy conservation
the conservation of momentum
the fact that the magnetic field is solenoidal
The phenomenon diffraction occurs only in the presence of flat electromagnetic waves.
False
True but it occurs if the waves are also harmonic electromagnetic waves
True but it occurs only if the waves are also harmonic electromagnetic waves and not in the vacuum
True
In an anisotropic dielectric material
the polarization P is parallel to the dielectric induction vector D but not to the electric field E
the polarization P is away: parallel to the electric field E and to the dielectric induction vector D
the polarization P is parallel to the electric field E but not to the dielectric induction vector D
the polarization P is not parallel neither to the electric field E nor to the dielectric induction vector D
Gauss' law states that
the flow of total electric field, generated by all the charges through a closed surface, is equal to the algebraic sum of charges contained there divided by the dielectric constant of vacuum
the flow of the electric field through a closed surface is always zero
the flow of the electric field through any surface is equal to the algebraic sum of the charges contained in it divided by the dielectric constant of vacuum
the flow of the electric field through a surface is equal to the sum of the modules of the charges contained in it divided by the dielectric constant of vacuum
Solving Maxwell's equations of electromagnetism means
to calculate the charge distributions Q and current distribution i, knowing the fields E and B
to satisfy the continuity equation ∇×j+∂ρ/∂t=0
to calculate the distribution of charge densities ρ and current densities j , knowing the fields E and B
to calculate the fields E and B, knowing the distributions ρ of the charge densities, j of the current densities and the boundary conditions
In a dielectric material the sum of the surface polarization charges is zero when
the material is homogeneous
Never
the applied electric field has a particular value
always
Two straight parallel wires of indefinite length, placed in the empty space and distant from each other, are crossed by two concordant currents I1 and I2 . Determine the strength B of the magnetic field at the point placed in the middle of the right line joining the two wires.
B=μ0∣I1+I2∣/πd
B=μ0∣I1−I2∣/πd
B=μ0∣I1+I2∣/2πd
B=μ0∣I1−I2∣/2πd
A particle with mass and charge, initially at rest, is immersed in a magnetostatic field B and electrostatic field E, vectorially parallel to each other and uniformly distributed in space. The motion assumed by the charge is:
helical
uniform circular
uniformly accelerated straight line
uniform straight line
The energy dissipated by the Joule effect during the exchange of the capacitor in an RC circuit is equivalent to
RC
R/C
by generator to charge the capacitor
the electrostatic energy of the capacitor
The mutual induction coefficient M between two circuits does NOT depend on
the distance between the two circuits
the intensity of current moving in the two circuits
by the medium which is interposed between the two circuits
by the shape of the two circuits
Gauss's law for the magnetic necessarily provides
The flow of B is always zero if are no currents
The flow of B across a surface is always zero
The flux of B is always zero if the magnetization of the maternal is negligible
There are no magnetic monopoles
The Hall effect can be used
to measure a magnetic field.
to determine the Intensity of an electromagnetic wave.
to determine the dielectric strength of an insulator.
to determine the mobility of the Ions in a generic metal.
Gauss's law for the electric field E necessarily provides
the charges are point-like
the surface on which to calculate the now of E is spherical
the surface on which to calculate the flow of E is closed
field E does not depend on time
The electrostatic field is conservative therefore
its circulation along some closed path is zero.
has zero curl.
has zero gradient.
its flow through any closed surface is zero.
Which of the following properties of the induction vector D is correct?
D = E - P
D = εrE for each type of dielectric material
∬D × n dΣ = Q where Q is the free charge inside the unit vector n
∬D × n dΣ = 0 where Σ is a closed surface with normal unit vector n
In a paramagnet magnetic susceptibility (восприимчивость, чувствительность)
depends on the applied magnetic field
does not vary with temperature
grows with temperature
decreases with temperature
The energy associated in a given volume with the presence of an electric field is larger when
it doesn't depend on what's in the volume
the volume is filled with a dielectric material
the volume is filled with a non-homogeneous(не-однородный) dielectric material
the volume is empty
A dielectric material, homogeneous and isotropic, is immersed in a uniform external electrostatic field. The sum of the polarization charges on the surface of this material is
always different from zero.
non-zero only if the object has a regular shape.
zero only if the object has a regular shape.
always zero.
The intensity of a cylindrical wave at a distance r from the source
decreases as 1/r
decreases as 1/r2
doesn't change
decreases as 1/r
An electric field generated by a distribution of charges is electrostatic if and only if:
the distribution of charges is spherical or point-like
the test charge is at rest
the test charge is uniform rectilinear motion
the distribution of charges is at rest.
Which of the following parameters that characterize a harmonic wave does not change when it passes between two materials with different refractive index?
speed
wavelength
wave number
frequency
At electrostatic equilibrium, the E field near the surface of a charged conductor with a uniform negative surface charge density σ is
Uniform, parallel to the surface, of the direction entering the conductor
Uniform, perpendicular to the surface, of the direction entering the conductor
Uniform, perpendicular to the surface, facing out from the conductor
Anywhere null
If r is the distance from the source, the intensity of a spherical wave
varies as 1/r2
Increases proportionally to r
does not depend on r
Decreases proportionally to 1/r
If M=Xm(T)H this material is
Diamagnetic and paramagnetic
Paramagnetic
Ferromagnetic because Xm(T) doesn’t depend from H
Diamagnetic
We want to make a circuit RL using an inductance L and two resistors R1 and R2 . The resistors can be connected together in series or in parallel. Which of the following statements is right?
the rapidity or the transients RL does not depend on the connection
the transients of the RL circuit are faster if R2>R1
the transients of the RL circuit are faster if two transistors are connected in parallel
the transients of the RL circuit are faster if two transistors are connected in series
The gap between the plates of a capacitor, initially empty, is completely filled with a dielectric material. With the same charge on the plates:
The capacitance decreases, the electrostatic field increases.
The capacitance increases, the electrostatic field decreases.
The capacitance and the electrostatic field increase.
The capacitance and the electrostatic field decrease.
Iron at temperatures below the critical temperature behaves
like a ferromagnet
like a paramagnet
in a way that depends on the particular type of magnetic file that has been applied to the material
like a diamagnet
Iron at temperature below the critical temperature behaves
like paramagnetic
in a way that depends on the particular type of magnetic field that has been applied to the material
like a superconductor (at ambient pressure)
like a ferromagnet
like a diamagnet
In an isotropic material B=μH . This means that H is always solenoidal.
Yes, but just in a diamagnetic material.
Yes
Yes, but just in the paramagnetic and ferromagnetic materials.
No
Under what conditions is the vector magnetic field B solenoidal?
In the vacuum.
Always.
When there are no charges.
Only in steady state.
The electrical potential inside a metallic material is?
null only if the metallic object has a spherical shape.
constant
dependent on the shape of the metallic object
null.
A resistance of 8Ω must be made but only 3 valuable resistors are possessed: R1=5Ω , R2=4Ω and R3=12Ω . How can the necessary resistance achieved?
by connecting the three resistors in parallel.
by connecting the three resistors in series.
by connecting R2 and R3 in parallel and R1 in series with the Previous parallel.
by connecting R1 and R2 in series and R3 in parallel to the series
The polarization vector P generated in an isotropic and homogeneous with relative dielectric constant εr immersed in an external electrostatic field E0 :
It is equal to ε0(εr−1)E0
It is equal to (εr−1)E0
It is equal to ε0(εr−1)E0/εr
It is equal to (εr−1)E0/εr
Inside a homogeneous dielectric material without free charges
there may be volume polarization charges but only for particular materials.
there can be no volume polarization charges.
there can be no surface polarization charges.
there may be volume polarization charges.
The electrical conductivity σ in the Drude model
depends from the electric field.
depends from the square of the density of carriers(носители(заряды)).
doesn't depend from the sign of carriers
.
doesn't depend from the mean time interval between two successive collision.
Cune’s law for a ferromagnet states that magnetic susceptibility is
Xm=Cp(T−Tc)
Xm=T−TcCp for T>Tc
Xm=T−TcCp for T<Tc
Xm=TCp
For an electric charge to move with constant speed in a region in which there is an electric field
the motion must take place on an equipotential surface
the motion must take place along a line of force of the field
the electric field must be conservative
the electric field must be uniform
For an electric charge to move with constant speed in a region in which there is an electric field
Never
The electric field is uniform
the electric is on an equipotential surface
the electric field is conservative
the motion occurs along a line of force of the field
The density of electric current j at each point within a conductor
It is parallel to electric field E in the conductor only if the carriers are positive
It is always zero
It is always parallel to electric field E.
It is parallel to the electric field E in the conductor only if the carriers are negative
An electromagnetic wave carries quantities of motion. Consequently when affects a surface it applies a force to it. Which of the following statements is true?
the force applied is maximum if the surface is totally absorbent
the applied force is the same whether the surface is totally reflective or that it is totally absorbent
the force applied is maximum if the surface is totally reflective
the applied force is minimal if the surface is totally reflective
The magnetic susceptibility of a diamagnetic material
has a dependence of the type T−1 on temperature.
does not depend on the temperature
grows linearly with temperature
decreases linearly with temperature.
In order to observe the phenomenon of interference between the waves emitted between two coherent sources, it is necessary that
the difference or path that the two waves must travel to reach a on the screen must be much less than their length.
the two waves propagate in different media.
the two waves propagate in the same medium.
the difference of path that the waves must travel to reach a on the screen must be much greater than their length.
In the classic model of electrical conduction (Drude model):
the intensity of electric current j is independent of the applied electric field E
the drift speed of the carriers is independent of the applied electric field E
the electric current density j is independent of the applied electric field E
the electrical conductivity is independent of the applied electric field E
In a Young experiment, the maximum of order one is subtended at an angle θ=30∘ . It can be deduced that:
the distance the sources is half the wavelength
the distance between the sources is double the wavelength
the distance the sources and the screen is double the wavelength
the distance between the sources and the screen is half the wavelength
The second law of Laplace provides that the force applied on a closed circuit crossed by a stationary current I on which a uniform magnetic field B acts is:
non-zero if field B is parallel to the circuit
different from zero if field B is orthogonal to the circuit
only on the area enclosed by the circuit
always zero
The law of reflection of geometric optics
depends on on the characteristics of the material in which the light beam propagates
does not depend on on the characteristics of the material in which the light beam propagates
depends on the frequency of the light beam.
depends on the width of the light beam
An indefinite cylinder is traversed by a current parallel to the axis of the cylinder itself with uniform and stationary current density j. The field B inside the cylinder:
grows linearly as the distance r from center increases
Is not known. The data of problem are not sufficient to answer
is always null
it does not vary with the distance r from the cylinder axis
Given a sphere with a uniform charge density ρ , E is the field inside the sphere?
E is always constant
E is equivalent to that generated by a point charge placed in the center
E grows linearly as the distance r from the center increases
E is always null
A spherical shaped body is made of insulating material and with uniform charge density. The body has a spherical cavity inside, not concentric with respect to it. By indicating with ΦΣ(E) the flow of the electrostatic field through a closed surface Σ completely contained in the cavity, and with E(C) the field electrostatic at the center C of the cavity, which of the following statements is true?
ΦΣ(E)=0, E(C)=0
ΦΣ(E)=0, E(C)=0
ΦΣ(E)=0, E(C)=0
ΦΣ(E)=0, E(C)=0
In a ferromagnet the shape of hysteresis cycle depends
from the particular ferromagnetic material and from the applied field H
just from the particular ferromagnetic material
it is equal for all ferromagnetic materials
from the applied field H
In Ampere-Maxwell's law (forth Maxwell equation) the term corresponding to the displacement current:
is associated with the temporal variation of the magnetic field
is not associated with the motion of electric charges
vanishes if the medium is the empty space
is associated with the motion of conduction electrons
The self-induction coefficient L of a current carrying circuit I depends on
Geometry of the circuit and the medium in which it is immersed
Circuit geometry and applied magnetic field
Magnetic field generated and induced electromotive force
Geometry of the circuit and induced electromotive force
Can the integral of the magnetic field B along a closed line L be zero if there exists a current I concatenated with L ?
Yes, if the current I is connected to L twice in the same direction
It's impossible
Yes, if the current I is connected to L twice in the opposite direction
Yes, if the space around L is filled with a ferromagnetic material
Can the integral of magnetic field B along a closed line L be zero if there exists a current?
Yes, if the field B is static
It's impossible
Yes, if the current I is connected to L twice in the same direction
Yes, if the space around L is filled with a diamagnetic material
Yes, if the current I is connected to L twice in the opposite direction
The density of electric current j at each point within a conductor
It is parallel to the electric field E in the conductor only if the carmers are positive
It is always parallel to the electric field E.
It is parallel to the electric field E in the conductor only if the carriers are negative
It is always zero
The function Ψ(x,t)=Aexp[−(kx−ωt)] can be the solution of the wave equation?
it depends from the value of the amplitude A
it depends from the value of the wave number k
Yes
No
An indefinite cylinder is traversed by a current parallel to the axis of the cylinder itself with uniform and stationary current density j. The field B inside the cylinder
is always null
grows linearly as the distance r from the center increases
it does not vary with the distance from the cylinder axis
is not known. The data of problem are not sufficient to answer.
The plates of a flat, charged and isolated capacitor recede over time. Neglect edge effects. The displacement current density inside the capacitor is
is null
increases over time
is constant over time but not necessarily null
decreases over time
The resistivity of a conductor depends on
the intensity of current flowing in the conductor
the geometric dimensions of the conductor
the electric field that is present inside the conductor
the temperature at which the conductor is located
Dielectric strength indicates
the maximum value of the density of charge polarization that can be present inside a dielectric (beyond which a discharge occurs inside the dielectric)
the maximum value of the electric field that may be present inside a dielectric (beyond which a discharge occurs inside the dielectric)
the maximum value of the potential difference that can be applied to the ends of a dielectric (beyond which a discharge occurs inside the dielectric)
the maximum value of the polarization that can be present inside a dielectric (beyond which a discharge occurs inside the dielectric)
The electrostatic potential at a given point in space has a null value. The electric field at the same point is
null
infinite
indeterminable
maximum
Consider the flux of the electric field generated by a point charge through two closed equipotential surfaces A and B, with B the larger surface. The fluxes satisfy
ΦA > ΦB
ΦA = ΦB
ΦA < ΦB
ΦA ≠ ΦB
How does the energy density of the electric field vary between the plates of a flat capacitor?
It depends on the square of the distance between the slabs.
It linearly depends on the distance of the slabs.
It linearly depends on the area of the slabs.
It depends on the square of surface charge density.
If Inside a region of space, the electrostatic field is uniform (that is, it does not depend on position). I can without doubt affirm that
The free charge density ρ linearly depends on the spatial coordinate.
The free charge density ρ is constant.
There are no free electrical charges in the region.
The algebraic sum of the free charges is zero.
A point charge is free to move in the presence of a charge of the same sign kept stationary. The moving charge
moves with constant acceleration
moves with constant speed along a straight line
moves with variable acceleration with distance
does not move
In Gauss’s law ∬E⋅ndS=i∑qi/ε0 , the field E is the field due exclusively to the charges qi inside the closed surface S.
False. It is the electric field existing in the region of space whatever its origin.
True.
False. It is the electric field existing in the region of space whatever its origin, as long as electromagnetic induction phenomena are not present.
True, but only if the charges qi are point-like.
Two indefinite parallel planes, distant d, possess a uniformly distributed electric charge, equal in magnitude and sign. Which of the following statements is true?
The electrostatic field is maximum in the space between the two planes.
The electrostatic field is zero in the space between the two planes.
The electrostatic field between the two planes has an intensity proportional to d.
The electrostatic field is non-zero and uniform in the space between the two planes.
A flat capacitor is charged through a potential difference supplied by a generator that remains connected to the capacitor. A metal plate of finite thickness is inserted between the slabs. Which statement is true?
The capacitance of the capacitor remains constant.
The charge on the capacitor plates remains constant.
The capacitance of the capacitor decreases.
The capacitance of the capacitor increases.
A dielectric is inserted inside a plain capacitor while the same charge remains distributed on the plates. Which statement is true?
The capacitance of the capacitor remains constant.
The electrostatic field inside the dielectric is zero.
The electrostatic field inside the capacitor remains constant.
The dielectric induction field D inside the capacitor remains constant.
What total force acts on an electric dipole p placed in an external uniform electric field E?
nothing
Depends on the orientation of p with respect to E
p · E
p × E
A conductor in electrostatic equilibrium can contain charges in its interior
No, because inside the field must be null.
Yes, it depends on its shape.
It depends on the conductor.
It depends on whether the conductor has cavities.
A conductor in an electrostatic equilibrium can contain charges within it
No, because inside the electrostatic field must be null.
Depends on whether the conductor has cavities.
Yes, it depends on the thickness of its surface.
Yes, it depends on its shape.
It depends on the conductor.
An empty parallel-plate capacitor with plate area Σ and separation d is connected to a generator of voltage V0 . A dielectric slab of relative dielectric constant k and thickness d is then inserted to completely fill the capacitor. What is the electrical polarization in the slab after insertion?
ε0(k−1)dV0
ε0(k−1)kdV0
kε0dV0
(k+1)dV0
An empty parallel-plate capacitor with plate area Σ and separation d is connected to a generator of voltage V0 . Initially the electrostatic energy is U0=C0V02/2 , where C0=ε0Σ/d . A dielectric plate of relative dielectric constant k and thickness d is inserted to completely fill the capacitor. What is the final electrostatic energy in the capacitor?
kU0
U0
kU0
(1+k)U0
In a dielectric slab of thickness d with surfaces at x = 0 and x = d (parallel to the y–z plane), the polarization vector is P=αxux+βuy , where α and β are constants. What are the polarization surface charge densities at x = 0 and x = d?
0 and αd
α and β
αd and −αd
α/2
In the presence of a diamagnetic material in a long and narrow solenoid, with equal conduction current
the field B does not charge
the field B decreases
if B increases or decreases depends on the type of diamagnetic material
the field B increases
