U5 Gravitational and Electric Fields Quiz

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Quiz for AS Level Physics U5 Force, Density & Pressure section on electric and gravitational forces.
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Question 1

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Which diagram shows the electric field pattern of an isolated negative point charge?

Question 2

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A positive charge and a negative charge of equal magnitude are placed a short distance apart. Which diagram best represents the associated electric field?

Question 3

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An electric field exists in the space between two charged metal plates. Which of the following graphs shows the variation of electric field strength E with distance d from X along the line XY?

Question 4

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Which diagram represents the electric field of a negative point charge –q ?

Question 5

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What is an equivalent unit to 1 volt?
Answer
  • A 1J /A
  • B 1 J/C
  • C 1 W/C
  • D 1 W/s

Question 6

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The diagram shows an electron in a uniform electric field. In which direction will the field accelerate the electron?
Answer
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 7

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Two parallel, conducting plates with air between them are placed close to one another. The top plate is given a negative charge and the bottom one is earthed. Which diagram best represents the distribution of charges and the field in this situation?

Question 8

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In a uniform electric field, which statement is correct?
Answer
  • A All charged particles experience the same force.
  • B All charged particles move with the same velocity.
  • C All electric field lines are directed towards positive charges.
  • D All electric field lines are parallel.

Question 9

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Which of the following is a common feature of gravitational & electric fields?
Answer
  • A They are always attractive.
  • B They always have uniform strength.
  • C The force experienced by mass or charge always obeys an inverse square law.
  • D The field produced is always radial.

Question 10

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What is an equipotential line in an electric or gravitational field?
Answer
  • A A line which represents points of the same force per unit mass or force per unit charge.
  • B A line where all masses or all charges must have the same amount of potential energy.
  • C A line where all masses or all charges have zero potential energy.
  • D A line where the force from opposite charges or opposite masses cancels out.
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