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Class 12 Physics · Electric Charges and Fields · Motion of Charge particle in Electric filed

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MediumMCQ
$A$ particle with charge $e$ and mass $m$, moving along the $X$-axis with a uniform speed $u$, enters a region where a uniform electric field $E$ is acting along the $Y$-axis. The particle starts to move in a parabola. Its focal length (neglecting any effect of gravity) is
A
$\frac{2 m u^{2}}{e E}$
B
$\frac{e E}{2 m u^{2}}$
C
$\frac{m u}{2 e E}$
D
$\frac{m u^{2}}{2 e E}$

Solution

(D) The particle moves with constant velocity $u$ along the $X$-axis, so $x = ut$, which implies $t = x/u$.
Along the $Y$-axis, the force on the particle is $F = eE$, so the acceleration is $a_y = \frac{eE}{m}$.
The displacement along the $Y$-axis is $y = \frac{1}{2} a_y t^2 = \frac{1}{2} \left( \frac{eE}{m} \right) \left( \frac{x}{u} \right)^2 = \left( \frac{eE}{2mu^2} \right) x^2$.
This is the equation of a parabola of the form $x^2 = 4ay$.
Rearranging the equation: $x^2 = \left( \frac{2mu^2}{eE} \right) y$.
Comparing this with the standard form $x^2 = 4ay$, we get $4a = \frac{2mu^2}{eE}$.
Therefore, the focal length $a = \frac{2mu^2}{4eE} = \frac{mu^2}{2eE}$.
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202
MediumMCQ
$A$ particle of mass $M$ and charge $q$ is released from rest in a region of uniform electric field of magnitude $E$. After a time $t$,the distance travelled by the charge is $S$ and the kinetic energy attained by the particle is $T$. Then,the ratio $T/S$:
A
remains constant with time $t$
B
varies linearly with the mass $M$ of the particle
C
is independent of the charge $q$
D
is independent of the magnitude of the electric field $E$

Solution

(A) Given: Mass of the particle $= M$,Charge $= q$,Electric field $= E$,Initial velocity $u = 0$.
Acceleration $a = F/M = qE/M$.
Distance travelled $S = ut + (1/2)at^2 = (1/2)(qE/M)t^2$.
Final velocity $v = u + at = (qE/M)t$.
Kinetic energy $T = (1/2)Mv^2 = (1/2)M(qEt/M)^2 = (1/2)(q^2E^2t^2/M)$.
Now,the ratio $T/S = [(1/2)(q^2E^2t^2/M)] / [(1/2)(qE/M)t^2] = qE$.
Since $q$ and $E$ are constants,the ratio $T/S = qE$ is independent of time $t$ and remains constant.
203
MediumMCQ
$A$ particle of mass $M$ and charge $q$,initially at rest,is accelerated by a uniform electric field $E$ through a distance $D$ and is then allowed to approach a fixed static charge $Q$ of the same sign. The distance of the closest approach of the charge $q$ will then be
A
$\frac{q Q}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0} D}$
B
$\frac{Q}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0} E D}$
C
$\frac{q Q}{2 \pi \varepsilon_{0} D^{2}}$
D
$\frac{Q}{4 \pi \varepsilon_{0} E}$

Solution

(B) The particle is accelerated by a uniform electric field $E$ over a distance $D$. The work done by the electric field is equal to the kinetic energy $(KE)$ gained by the particle.
$KE = W = q E D$
At the point of closest approach $(r_0)$,the entire kinetic energy of the particle is converted into electrostatic potential energy $(PE)$ due to the interaction with the fixed charge $Q$.
$PE = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{q Q}{r_0}$
Equating $KE$ and $PE$ at the point of closest approach:
$q E D = \frac{1}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0} \frac{q Q}{r_0}$
Solving for $r_0$:
$r_0 = \frac{Q}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 E D}$
204
MediumMCQ
$A$ simple pendulum has a bob with mass $m$ and charge $q$. The pendulum string has negligible mass. When a uniform and horizontal electric field $\vec{E}$ is applied,the final tension in the string changes. The final tension in the string,when the pendulum attains an equilibrium position,is . . . . . . . ($g$: acceleration due to gravity)
A
$mg-qE$
B
$mg+qE$
C
$\sqrt{m^{2}g^{2}+q^{2}E^{2}}$
D
$\sqrt{m^{2}g^{2}-q^{2}E^{2}}$

Solution

(C) When the pendulum is in equilibrium under the influence of gravity ($mg$ acting downwards) and an electric force ($qE$ acting horizontally),the net force acting on the bob is the vector sum of these two forces.
Since the forces are perpendicular to each other,the magnitude of the net force $F_{net}$ is given by $F_{net} = \sqrt{(mg)^{2} + (qE)^{2}}$.
At equilibrium,the tension $T$ in the string must balance this net force to keep the bob stationary relative to the point of suspension.
Therefore,the tension $T = \sqrt{(mg)^{2} + (qE)^{2}}$.
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205
DifficultMCQ
In the absence of gravity,a charge $q$ and mass $2m$ is placed stationary in a uniform electric field of intensity $E$. When the charge is released,its speed after $n$ seconds is . . . . . . .
A
$2mqE$
B
$\frac{qEn}{m}$
C
$\frac{qEn}{2m}$
D
$\frac{2qEn}{m}$

Solution

(C) The force on the charge is $F = qE$.
Using Newton's second law,the acceleration $a$ is given by $a = \frac{F}{M} = \frac{qE}{2m}$.
Starting from rest $(u = 0)$,the speed $v$ after $n$ seconds is calculated using the equation of motion $v = u + at$.
Substituting the values,we get $v = 0 + (\frac{qE}{2m}) \times n = \frac{qEn}{2m}$.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
206
MediumMCQ
$A$ proton and an $\alpha$-particle are placed in a uniform electric field. The accelerations produced in them are $a_p$ and $a_\alpha$ respectively. Then $a_p : a_\alpha$ will be . . . . . . .
A
$1$ : $2$
B
$4$ : $1$
C
$2$ : $1$
D
$1$ : $4$

Solution

(C) The force on a charged particle in an electric field is given by $F = qE$.
According to Newton's second law of motion,$F = ma$,therefore $a = \frac{qE}{m}$.
For a proton,the charge is $q_p = e$ and the mass is $m_p$. Thus,$a_p = \frac{eE}{m_p}$.
For an $\alpha$-particle,the charge is $q_\alpha = 2e$ and the mass is $m_\alpha = 4m_p$.
Substituting these values,$a_\alpha = \frac{2eE}{4m_p} = \frac{1}{2} \frac{eE}{m_p} = \frac{a_p}{2}$.
Therefore,the ratio $\frac{a_p}{a_\alpha} = 2$,which means $a_p : a_\alpha = 2 : 1$.
207
DifficultMCQ
$A$ particle of charge $q$ and mass $m$ is projected from origin with an initial velocity $\vec{v} = (\frac{v_0}{\sqrt{2}}\hat{i} + \frac{v_0}{\sqrt{2}}\hat{j})$. There exists a uniform magnetic field $\vec{B} = B_0\hat{z}$ and a space varying electric field $\vec{E} = E_0 e^{-\lambda x}\hat{x}$ within the region $0 \leq x \leq L$. After travelling a distance such that $x$-coordinate has changed from $x = 0$ to $x = L$,the change in the kinetic energy is . . . . . . .
A
$\frac{qE_0}{\lambda}[1 - e^{-\lambda L}]$
B
$(\frac{v_0 q B_0}{2\lambda}) [2 - e^{-2\lambda L}]$
C
$\frac{qE_0}{\lambda}[1 + e^{-\lambda L}]$
D
$q(\frac{E_0 + v_0 B_0}{\lambda})[1 - e^{-\lambda L/2}]$

Solution

(A) The change in kinetic energy $(\Delta K)$ is equal to the total work done by all forces acting on the particle.
Since the magnetic force $\vec{F}_m = q(\vec{v} \times \vec{B})$ is always perpendicular to the velocity $\vec{v}$,it does no work on the particle.
Therefore,the work is done only by the electric force $\vec{F}_e = q\vec{E} = qE_0 e^{-\lambda x}\hat{i}$.
The work done $W$ as the particle moves from $x = 0$ to $x = L$ is given by:
$W = \int_{0}^{L} F_x dx = \int_{0}^{L} q E_0 e^{-\lambda x} dx$
$W = q E_0 \left[ \frac{e^{-\lambda x}}{-\lambda} \right]_{0}^{L}$
$W = \frac{q E_0}{-\lambda} (e^{-\lambda L} - e^0) = \frac{q E_0}{\lambda} (1 - e^{-\lambda L})$.
Thus,the change in kinetic energy is $\frac{q E_0}{\lambda} (1 - e^{-\lambda L})$.
208
DifficultMCQ
$A$ $3 \text{ C}$ charge moves from the point $(0, -2, -5)$ to the point $(5, 1, 2)$ in an electric field expressed as $\vec{E} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 4\hat{k} \text{ N/C}$. The work done in moving the charge is . . . . . . $J$.
A
$100$
B
$120$
C
$135$
D
$141$

Solution

(D) The work done $W$ in moving a charge $q$ in a uniform electric field $\vec{E}$ is given by $W = q \vec{E} \cdot \vec{d}$,where $\vec{d}$ is the displacement vector.
Given $q = 3 \text{ C}$.
The displacement vector $\vec{d} = (x_2 - x_1)\hat{i} + (y_2 - y_1)\hat{j} + (z_2 - z_1)\hat{k}$.
$\vec{d} = (5 - 0)\hat{i} + (1 - (-2))\hat{j} + (2 - (-5))\hat{k} = 5\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 7\hat{k}$.
Given $\vec{E} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 4\hat{k} \text{ N/C}$.
$W = 3 \times (2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}) \cdot (5\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 7\hat{k})$.
$W = 3 \times [(2 \times 5) + (3 \times 3) + (4 \times 7)]$.
$W = 3 \times [10 + 9 + 28] = 3 \times 47 = 141 \text{ J}$.

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