CBSE Class 12 Physics 2020 Outside Delhi Set 1 Paper

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SECTION - C
A hollow conducting sphere of inner radius r1 and outer radius r2 has a charge Q on its surface. A point charge −q is also placed at the centre of the sphere.
(a) What is the surface charge density on the (i) inner and (ii) outer surface of the sphere ?
(b) Use Gauss' law of electrostatics to obtain the expression for the electric field at a point lying outside the sphere.
OR
(a) An infinitely long thin straight wire has a uniform linear charge density λ. Obtain the expression for the electric field (E) at a point lying at a distance x from the wire, using Gauss' law.
(b) Show graphically the variation of this electric field E as a function of distance x from the wire.
Solution:
(a) Charge placed at the centre of the hollow sphere is −q. Hence, a charge of magnitude +q will be induced to the inner surface. Therefore, total charge on the inner surface of the shell is +q. Surface charge density at the inner surface
σi= Total charge Inner surface area =+q4πr12
A charge of −q is induced on the outer surface of the sphere. A charge of magnitude Q is placed on the outer surface of the sphere. Therefore, total charge on the outer surface of the sphere is Q−q. Surface charge density at the outer surface
σouter = Total charge Outer surface area =Q−q4πr22
(b) Electric field at point lying outside the sphere at a distance r from the centre of the sphere:
Applying Gauss theorem
Flux =ϕ= Charge enclosed εo
Or, E×4πr2=Q−qεn
∴E=Q−q4πr2ε0
OR
(a) Electric field due to an infinitely long straight wire having uniform linear charge density λ : x= distance of the point P from the wire where the electric field is to be evaluated
E= electric field at the point P
A Gaussian cylinder of length l, radius x is considered.
An infinitesimally small area ds on the Gaussian surface is considered.
Electric field is same at all points on the curved surface of the cylinder and directed radially outward. So, E and ds are along the same direction.
The total electric flux (ϕ) through curved surface =∫Edscosθ
Since E and ds are along the same direction, so θ= 0∘
So, Ï•=E(2Ï€xl)
The net charge enclosed by Gaussian surface is, q= λl
∴ By Gauss's law,
ϕ=1ε0q
Or, ∴1ε0q=E(2xrl)
∴E=λ2πxε0
(b)
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