1000+ Electrostatics Objective Questions and Answers Pdf - 1

Question: 1

The dielectric used in high voltage of transformers is

(A) oiled paper

(B) porcelain

(C) paraffin

(D) mica

Question: 2

As one penetrates a uniformly charged sphere, the electric field strength

(A) decreases

(B) increases

(C) is zero at all points inside the sphere

(D) remains the same throughout the space

Question: 3

Electric lines of force about a negative point charge are

(A) circular anticlockwise

(B) radial inward

(C) radial outward

(D) circular clockwise

Question: 4

A small metal ball is suspended in a uniform electric field with the help of an insulated thread. If high energy X-ray beam falls on it

(A) the ball will fly to infinity

(B) the ball will not deflect at all

(C) the ball will be deflected opposite to direction of field

(D) the ball will be deflected in the direction of field

Question: 5

When the separation between two charges is increased, the electric potential energy of the charges

(A) remains the same

(B) may increase or decrease

(C) increases

(D) decreases