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Deck 20: Electric Potential and Electric
1
If the result of your calculations for a quantity has SI units of C2 ∙ s2/(kg ∙ m2),that quantity could be
A)an electric potential difference.
B)a dielectric constant.
C)an electric field strength.
D)a capacitance.
E)an electric potential energy.
A)an electric potential difference.
B)a dielectric constant.
C)an electric field strength.
D)a capacitance.
E)an electric potential energy.
a capacitance.
2
If the electric field between the plates of a given air-filled capacitor is weakened by removing charge from the plates,the capacitance of that capacitor
A)increases.
B)decreases.
C)does not change.
D)It cannot be determined from the information given.
A)increases.
B)decreases.
C)does not change.
D)It cannot be determined from the information given.
does not change.
3
The electron-volt is a unit of
A)charge.
B)electric potential.
C)electric field.
D)electric force.
E)energy.
A)charge.
B)electric potential.
C)electric field.
D)electric force.
E)energy.
energy.
4
Four charged particles (two having a charge +Q and two having a charge -Q)are arranged in the xy-plane,as shown in the figure.These particles are all equidistant from the origin.The electric potential (relative to infinity)at point P on the z-axis due to these particles,is 
A)zero.
B)positive.
C)negative.
D)impossible to determine based on the information given.

A)zero.
B)positive.
C)negative.
D)impossible to determine based on the information given.
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5
As a proton moves in a direction perpendicular to the electric field lines
A)it is moving from low potential to high potential and gaining electric potential energy.
B)it is moving from low potential to high potential and losing electric potential energy.
C)it is moving from high potential to low potential and gaining electric potential energy.
D)it is moving from high potential to low potential and losing electric potential energy.
E)both its electric potential and electric potential energy remain constant.
A)it is moving from low potential to high potential and gaining electric potential energy.
B)it is moving from low potential to high potential and losing electric potential energy.
C)it is moving from high potential to low potential and gaining electric potential energy.
D)it is moving from high potential to low potential and losing electric potential energy.
E)both its electric potential and electric potential energy remain constant.
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6
If the electric potential at a point in space is zero,then the electric field at that point must be
A)negative.
B)zero.
C)uniform.
D)positive.
E)impossible to determine based on the information given.
A)negative.
B)zero.
C)uniform.
D)positive.
E)impossible to determine based on the information given.
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7
Four charged particles (two having a charge +Q and two having a charge -Q)are arranged in the xy-plane as shown in the figure.The charges are all equidistant from the origin.The amount of work required to move a positively charged particle from point P to point O (both of which are on the z-axis)is 
A)zero.
B)positive.
C)negative.
D)depends on the path in which the charged is moved.

A)zero.
B)positive.
C)negative.
D)depends on the path in which the charged is moved.
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8
A hydrogen atom consists of a proton and an electron.If the orbital radius of the electron increases,the electric potential energy of the electron due to the proton
A)increases.
B)decreases.
C)remains the same.
D)depends on the zero point of the potential.
A)increases.
B)decreases.
C)remains the same.
D)depends on the zero point of the potential.
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9
A proton and an electron are released from rest,with only the electrostatic force acting.Which of the following statements must be true about them as they move toward each other? (There could be more than one correct choice. )
A)Their electric potential energy keeps increasing.
B)Their kinetic energy keeps increasing.
C)Their electric potential energy keeps decreasing.
D)Their kinetic energy keeps decreasing.
E)Their acceleration keeps decreasing.
A)Their electric potential energy keeps increasing.
B)Their kinetic energy keeps increasing.
C)Their electric potential energy keeps decreasing.
D)Their kinetic energy keeps decreasing.
E)Their acceleration keeps decreasing.
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10
The potential (relative to infinity)at the midpoint of a square is 3.0 V when a point charge of +Q is located at one of the corners of the square.What is the potential (relative to infinity)at the center when each of the other corners is also contains a point charge of +Q?
A)0 V
B)3.0 V
C)9.0 V
D)12 V
A)0 V
B)3.0 V
C)9.0 V
D)12 V
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11
The electric potential at a distance of 4 m from a certain point charge is 200 V relative to infinity.What is the potential (relative to infinity)at a distance of 2 m from the same charge?
A)200 V
B)50 V
C)400 V
D)100 V
E)600 V
A)200 V
B)50 V
C)400 V
D)100 V
E)600 V
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12
A proton is accelerated from rest through a potential difference V0 and gains a speed v0.If it were accelerated instead through a potential difference of 2V0,what speed would it gain?
A)8v0
B)4v0
C)2v0
D)v0

A)8v0
B)4v0
C)2v0
D)v0

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13
As an electron moves in the direction the electric field lines
A)it is moving from low potential to high potential and gaining electric potential energy.
B)it is moving from low potential to high potential and losing electric potential energy.
C)it is moving from high potential to low potential and gaining electric potential energy.
D)it is moving from high potential to low potential and losing electric potential energy.
E)both its electric potential and electric potential energy remain constant.
A)it is moving from low potential to high potential and gaining electric potential energy.
B)it is moving from low potential to high potential and losing electric potential energy.
C)it is moving from high potential to low potential and gaining electric potential energy.
D)it is moving from high potential to low potential and losing electric potential energy.
E)both its electric potential and electric potential energy remain constant.
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14
If the result of your calculation of a quantity has SI units of kg ∙ m/(s2 ∙C),that quantity could be
A)an electric field strength.
B)a dielectric constant.
C)an electric potential difference.
D)a capacitance.
A)an electric field strength.
B)a dielectric constant.
C)an electric potential difference.
D)a capacitance.
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15
Two protons are released from rest,with only the electrostatic force acting.Which of the following statements must be true about them as they move apart? (There could be more than one correct choice. )
A)Their electric potential energy keeps increasing.
B)Their kinetic energy keeps increasing.
C)Their electric potential energy keeps decreasing.
D)Their kinetic energy keeps decreasing.
E)Their acceleration keeps decreasing.
A)Their electric potential energy keeps increasing.
B)Their kinetic energy keeps increasing.
C)Their electric potential energy keeps decreasing.
D)Their kinetic energy keeps decreasing.
E)Their acceleration keeps decreasing.
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16
As a proton moves in the direction the electric field lines
A)it is moving from low potential to high potential and gaining electric potential energy.
B)it is moving from low potential to high potential and losing electric potential energy.
C)it is moving from high potential to low potential and gaining electric potential energy.
D)it is moving from high potential to low potential and losing electric potential energy.
E)both its electric potential and electric potential energy remain constant.
A)it is moving from low potential to high potential and gaining electric potential energy.
B)it is moving from low potential to high potential and losing electric potential energy.
C)it is moving from high potential to low potential and gaining electric potential energy.
D)it is moving from high potential to low potential and losing electric potential energy.
E)both its electric potential and electric potential energy remain constant.
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17
Which statements must be true about the surface of a charged conductor in which no charge is moving? (There could be more than one correct choice. )
A)The electric field is zero at the surface.
B)The electric potential of the surface is zero.
C)The electric field is constant at the surface.
D)The electric potential is constant over the surface.
E)The electric field is perpendicular to the surface.
A)The electric field is zero at the surface.
B)The electric potential of the surface is zero.
C)The electric field is constant at the surface.
D)The electric potential is constant over the surface.
E)The electric field is perpendicular to the surface.
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18
A region of space contains a uniform electric field,directed toward the right,as shown in the figure.Which statement about this situation is correct? 
A)The potential at all three locations is the same.
B)The potentials at points A and B are equal,and the potential at point C is higher than the potential at point A.
C)The potential at points A and B are equal,and the potential at point C is lower than the potential at point A.
D)The potential at point A is the highest,the potential at point B is the second highest,and the potential at point C is the lowest.

A)The potential at all three locations is the same.
B)The potentials at points A and B are equal,and the potential at point C is higher than the potential at point A.
C)The potential at points A and B are equal,and the potential at point C is lower than the potential at point A.
D)The potential at point A is the highest,the potential at point B is the second highest,and the potential at point C is the lowest.
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19
If the result of your calculation of a quantity has SI units kg ∙ m2/(s2 ∙C),that quantity could be
A)an electric field strength.
B)a dielectric constant.
C)an electric potential difference.
D)a capacitance.
A)an electric field strength.
B)a dielectric constant.
C)an electric potential difference.
D)a capacitance.
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20
Two protons are fired toward each other in a particle accelerator,with only the electrostatic force acting.Which of the following statements must be true about them as they move closer together? (There could be more than one correct choice. )
A)Their electric potential energy keeps increasing.
B)Their kinetic energy keeps increasing.
C)Their electric potential energy keeps decreasing.
D)Their kinetic energy keeps decreasing.
E)Their acceleration keeps decreasing.
A)Their electric potential energy keeps increasing.
B)Their kinetic energy keeps increasing.
C)Their electric potential energy keeps decreasing.
D)Their kinetic energy keeps decreasing.
E)Their acceleration keeps decreasing.
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21
An ideal parallel-plate capacitor has a capacitance of C.If the area of the plates is doubled and the distance between the plates is halved,what is the new capacitance?
A)C/4
B)C/2
C)2C
D)4C
A)C/4
B)C/2
C)2C
D)4C
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22
The plates of a parallel-plate capacitor are maintained with constant voltage by a battery as they are pulled apart.What happens to the strength of the electric field between the plates during this process?
A)It increases.
B)It decreases.
C)It remains constant.
D)It cannot be determined from the information given.
A)It increases.
B)It decreases.
C)It remains constant.
D)It cannot be determined from the information given.
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23
An capacitor consists of two large parallel plates of area A separated by a very small distance d.This capacitor is connected to a battery and charged until its plates carry charges +Q and -Q,and then disconnected from the battery.If the separation between the plates is now doubled,the potential difference between the plates will
A)double.
B)quadruple.
C)be cut in half.
D)be cut in fourth.
E)not change.
A)double.
B)quadruple.
C)be cut in half.
D)be cut in fourth.
E)not change.
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24
Which of the following will increase the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor? (There could be more than one correct choice. )
A)a decrease in the plate area and an increase in the plate separation
B)a decrease in the potential difference between the plates
C)an increase in the potential difference between the plates
D)an increase in the plate area and a decrease in the plate separation
E)an increase in the charge on the plates
A)a decrease in the plate area and an increase in the plate separation
B)a decrease in the potential difference between the plates
C)an increase in the potential difference between the plates
D)an increase in the plate area and a decrease in the plate separation
E)an increase in the charge on the plates
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25
A parallel-plate capacitor consists of a set of two parallel plates of area A separated by a distance d.This capacitor is connected to a battery that maintains a constant potential difference across the plates.A slab of a dielectric material is inserted in the region between the plates and completely fills it.What changes would you observe as the dielectric is inserted? (There could be more than one correct choice. )
A)Only the charge on the plates of the capacitor would change.
B)Only the capacitance would change.
C)Both the charge on the plates of the capacitor and its capacitance would change.
D)The potential difference across the plates would increase.
E)Nothing would change.
A)Only the charge on the plates of the capacitor would change.
B)Only the capacitance would change.
C)Both the charge on the plates of the capacitor and its capacitance would change.
D)The potential difference across the plates would increase.
E)Nothing would change.
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26
Doubling the capacitance of a capacitor that is holding a constant charge causes the energy stored in that capacitor to
A)quadruple.
B)double.
C)decrease to one-half.
D)decrease to one-fourth.
A)quadruple.
B)double.
C)decrease to one-half.
D)decrease to one-fourth.
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27
Doubling the potential across a given capacitor causes the energy stored in that capacitor to
A)quadruple.
B)double.
C)reduce to one-half.
D)reduce to one-fourth.
A)quadruple.
B)double.
C)reduce to one-half.
D)reduce to one-fourth.
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28
Two ideal parallel-plate capacitors are identical in every respect except that one has twice the plate area of the other.If the smaller capacitor has capacitance C,the larger one has capacitance
A)C/2.
B)C.
C)2C.
D)4C.
A)C/2.
B)C.
C)2C.
D)4C.
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29
A battery charges a parallel-plate capacitor fully and then is removed.The plates are then slowly pulled apart.What happens to the potential difference between the plates as they are being separated?
A)It increases.
B)It decreases.
C)It remains constant.
D)It cannot be determined from the information given.
A)It increases.
B)It decreases.
C)It remains constant.
D)It cannot be determined from the information given.
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30
When a dielectric material is introduced between the plates of a parallel-plate capacitor and completely fills the space,the capacitance increases by a factor of 4.What is the dielectric constant of the material that was introduced?
A)0.4
B)1/4
C)2
D)4
E)None of the other choices is correct.
A)0.4
B)1/4
C)2
D)4
E)None of the other choices is correct.
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31
An ideal parallel-plate capacitor consists of two parallel plates of area A separated by a distance d.This capacitor is connected across a battery that maintains a constant potential difference between the plates.If the separation between the plates is now doubled,the magnitude of the charge on the plates will
A)double.
B)quadruple.
C)be cut in half.
D)be cut in fourth.
E)not change.
A)double.
B)quadruple.
C)be cut in half.
D)be cut in fourth.
E)not change.
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32
The plates of a parallel-plate capacitor are maintained with constant potential by a battery as they are pulled apart.During this process,the amount of charge on the plates
A)must increase.
B)must decrease.
C)must remain constant.
D)could either increase or decrease.There is no way to tell from the information given.
A)must increase.
B)must decrease.
C)must remain constant.
D)could either increase or decrease.There is no way to tell from the information given.
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33
An ideal parallel-plate capacitor having circular plates of diameter D that are a distance d apart stores energy U when it is connected across a fixed potential difference.If you want to triple the amount of energy stored in this capacitor by changing only the size of its plates,the diameter should be changed to
A)9D.
B)3D.
C)D
.
D)
.
E)
.
A)9D.
B)3D.
C)D

D)

E)

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34
A parallel-plate capacitor is connected to a battery and becomes fully charged.The capacitor is then disconnected,and the separation between the plates is increased in such a way that no charge leaks off.As the plates are being separated,the energy stored in this capacitor
A)increases.
B)decreases.
C)does not change.
D)become zero.
A)increases.
B)decreases.
C)does not change.
D)become zero.
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35
At a distance d from a point charge Q,the energy density in its electric field is u.If we double the charge,what is the energy density at the same point?
A)16u
B)8u
C)4u
D)2u
E)u
A)16u
B)8u
C)4u
D)2u
E)u

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36
Which of the following changes will increase the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor? (There could be more than one correct choice. )
A)increase the charge on the plates
B)decrease the potential between the plates
C)increase the potential between the plates
D)introduce a dielectric material between the plates
E)decrease the separation between the plates
A)increase the charge on the plates
B)decrease the potential between the plates
C)increase the potential between the plates
D)introduce a dielectric material between the plates
E)decrease the separation between the plates
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37
When a certain capacitor carries charges of ±10 µC on its plates,the potential difference cross the plates is 25 V.Which of the following statements about this capacitor are true? (There could be more than one correct choice. )
A)If we double the charges on the plates to ±20 µC,the capacitance of the capacitor will also double.
B)If we double the charges on the plates to ±20 µC,the potential difference across the plates will also double.
C)If we double the charges on the plates to ±20 µC,the capacitance of the capacitor will not change.
D)If we double the charges on the plates to ±20 µC,the potential difference across the plates will decrease by a factor of two.
A)If we double the charges on the plates to ±20 µC,the capacitance of the capacitor will also double.
B)If we double the charges on the plates to ±20 µC,the potential difference across the plates will also double.
C)If we double the charges on the plates to ±20 µC,the capacitance of the capacitor will not change.
D)If we double the charges on the plates to ±20 µC,the potential difference across the plates will decrease by a factor of two.
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38
An ideal parallel-plate capacitor consists of two parallel plates of area A separated by a distance d.This capacitor is connected to a battery and charged until its plates carry charges +Q and -Q,and the battery is then disconnected.If the separation between the plates is now doubled,the electrical energy stored in the capacitor will
A)double.
B)quadruple.
C)be cut in half.
D)be cut in fourth.
E)not change.
A)double.
B)quadruple.
C)be cut in half.
D)be cut in fourth.
E)not change.
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39
A dielectric material such as paper is inserted between the plates of a capacitor as the capacitor holds a fixed charge on its plates.What happens to the electric field between the plates as the dielectric is inserted?
A)There is no change in the field.
B)The field becomes stronger.
C)The field becomes weaker.
D)The field reduces to zero.
A)There is no change in the field.
B)The field becomes stronger.
C)The field becomes weaker.
D)The field reduces to zero.
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40
An ideal parallel-plate capacitor consists of two parallel plates of area A separated by a distance d.This capacitor is connected to a battery that maintains a constant potential difference across the plates.If the separation between the plates is now doubled,the amount of electrical energy stored on the capacitor will
A)double.
B)quadruple.
C)be cut in half.
D)be cut in fourth.
E)not change.
A)double.
B)quadruple.
C)be cut in half.
D)be cut in fourth.
E)not change.
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41
Three point charges,-2.00 μC,+4.00 μC,and +6.00 μC,are located along the x-axis as shown in the figure.What is the electric potential (relative to infinity)at point P due to these charges? (k = 1/4πε0 

A)-307 kV
B)+307 k V
C)-154 kV
D)+154 kV
E)0.00 kV


A)-307 kV
B)+307 k V
C)-154 kV
D)+154 kV
E)0.00 kV
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42
At a distance d from a point charge Q,the energy density in its electric field is u.If we now go to a distance d/2 from the charge,what is the energy density at the new location?
A)16u
B)8u
C)4u
D)2u
E)u
A)16u
B)8u
C)4u
D)2u
E)u

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43
A 6.9 μC negative point charge has a positively charged particle in an elliptical orbit about it.If the mass of the positively charged particle is 
And its distance from the point charge varies from
To
,what is the maximum potential difference through which the positive object moves?
A)12 MV
B)3.9 MV
C)-5.2 MV
D)19 MV

And its distance from the point charge varies from

To

,what is the maximum potential difference through which the positive object moves?

A)12 MV
B)3.9 MV
C)-5.2 MV
D)19 MV
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44
If it takes 50 J of energy to move 10 C of charge from point A to point B,what is the magnitude of the potential difference between points A and B?
A)500 V
B)50 V
C)5.0 V
D)0.50 V
A)500 V
B)50 V
C)5.0 V
D)0.50 V
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45
A sphere with radius 2.0 mm carries a 
Charge.What is the potential difference,
Between point B,which is
From the center of the sphere,and point A,which is
From the center of the sphere? (k = 1/4πε0 = 9.0 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2)
A)1,500 V
B)-1,500 V
C)170 V
D)-0.63 V

Charge.What is the potential difference,

Between point B,which is

From the center of the sphere,and point A,which is

From the center of the sphere? (k = 1/4πε0 = 9.0 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2)
A)1,500 V
B)-1,500 V
C)170 V
D)-0.63 V
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46
A tiny particle with charge + 5.0 μC is initially moving at 55 m/s.It is then accelerated through a potential difference of 500 V.How much kinetic energy does this particle gain during the period of acceleration?
A)1.0 × 104 J
B)2.5 × 10-3 J
C)100 J
D)2500 J
A)1.0 × 104 J
B)2.5 × 10-3 J
C)100 J
D)2500 J
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47
If an electron is accelerated from rest through a potential difference of 1,500 V,what speed does it reach? 
,melectron = 9.11 × 10-31 kg)
A)2.3 × 107 m/s
B)1.9 × 107 m/s
C)1.5 × 107 m/s
D)1.1 × 107 m/s

,melectron = 9.11 × 10-31 kg)
A)2.3 × 107 m/s
B)1.9 × 107 m/s
C)1.5 × 107 m/s
D)1.1 × 107 m/s
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A proton with a speed of 2.0 x 
M/s accelerates through a potential difference and thereby increases its speed to 4.0 ×
M/s.Through what magnitude potential difference did the proton accelerate?
,mproton = 1.67 × 10-27 kg)
A)630 V
B)210 V
C)840 V
D)1,000 V
E)100 V

M/s accelerates through a potential difference and thereby increases its speed to 4.0 ×

M/s.Through what magnitude potential difference did the proton accelerate?

,mproton = 1.67 × 10-27 kg)
A)630 V
B)210 V
C)840 V
D)1,000 V
E)100 V
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49
If a Cu2+ ion that is initially at rest accelerates through a potential difference of 12 V without friction,how much kinetic energy will it gain? (e = 1.60 × 10-19 C)
A)3.0 eV.
B)6.0 eV.
C)12 eV.
D)24 eV.
A)3.0 eV.
B)6.0 eV.
C)12 eV.
D)24 eV.
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50
A proton that is initially at rest is accelerated through an electric potential difference of magnitude 500 V.How much kinetic energy does it gain? (e = 1.60 × 10-19C)
A)500 J
B)8.0 × 10-17 J
C)1.6 × 10-19 J
D)800 J
A)500 J
B)8.0 × 10-17 J
C)1.6 × 10-19 J
D)800 J
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51
A +4.0-μC and a -4.0-μC point charge are placed as shown in the figure.What is the potential difference between points A and B? (k = 1/4πε0 = 9.0 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2) 
A)48 V
B)96 V
C)0 V
D)96 kV
E)48 kV

A)48 V
B)96 V
C)0 V
D)96 kV
E)48 kV
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52
How much work is needed to carry an electron from the positive terminal to the negative terminal of a 9.0-V battery.(e = 1.60 × 10-19 C ,melectron = 9.11 × 10-31 kg)
A)1.6 × 10-19 J
B)17 × 10-19 J
C)9.0 J
D)14.4 × 10-19 J
E)14.4 × 10-19 J/C
A)1.6 × 10-19 J
B)17 × 10-19 J
C)9.0 J
D)14.4 × 10-19 J
E)14.4 × 10-19 J/C
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53
A square is 1.0 m on a side.Point charges of +4.0 μC are placed in two diagonally opposite corners.In the other two corners are placed charges of +3.0 μC and -3.0 μC.What is the potential (relative to infinity)at the midpoint of the square? (k = 1/4πε0 = 9.0 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2)
A)1.0 × 104 V
B)1.0 × 105 V
C)1.0 × 106 V
D)0 V
E)infinite
A)1.0 × 104 V
B)1.0 × 105 V
C)1.0 × 106 V
D)0 V
E)infinite
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54
After a proton with an initial speed of 1.50 × 105 m/s has increased its speed by accelerating through a potential difference of 0.100 kV,what is its final speed? (e = 1.60 × 10-19 C ,mproton = 1.67 × 10-27 kg)
A)4.56 × 105 m/s
B)2.04 × 105 m/s
C)3.55 × 105 m/s
D)8.80 × 105 m/s
E)1.55 × 106 m/s
A)4.56 × 105 m/s
B)2.04 × 105 m/s
C)3.55 × 105 m/s
D)8.80 × 105 m/s
E)1.55 × 106 m/s
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55
Two 3.0 μC charges lie on the x-axis,one at the origin and the other at 
What is the potential (relative to infinity)due to these charges at a point at
On the x-axis?
A)11,000 V
B)9,000 V
C)14,000 V
D)3,400 V

What is the potential (relative to infinity)due to these charges at a point at

On the x-axis?

A)11,000 V
B)9,000 V
C)14,000 V
D)3,400 V
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56
A proton that is initially at rest is accelerated through an electric potential difference of magnitude 500 V.What speed does the proton gain? (e = 1.60 × 10-19 C,mproton = 1.67 × 10-27 kg)
A)2.2 × 105 m/s
B)3.1 × 105 m/s
C)9.6 × 105 m/s
D)1.1 × 105 m/s
A)2.2 × 105 m/s
B)3.1 × 105 m/s
C)9.6 × 105 m/s
D)1.1 × 105 m/s
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57
Four 2.0-µC point are at the corners of a rectangle with sides of length 3.0 cm and 4.0 cm.What is the electric potential (relative to infinity)at the midpoint of the rectangle? (k = 1/4πε0 = 9.0 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2)
A)1.3 MV
B)2.9 MV
C)3.5 MV
D)7.8 MV
A)1.3 MV
B)2.9 MV
C)3.5 MV
D)7.8 MV
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58
A 4.0-g bead carries a charge of 20 μC.The bead is accelerated from rest through a potential difference V,and afterward the bead is moving at 2.0 m/s.What is the magnitude of the potential difference V?
A)800 kV
B)400 kV
C)800 V
D)400 V
E)200 V
A)800 kV
B)400 kV
C)800 V
D)400 V
E)200 V
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59
Two very small +3.00-μC charges are at the ends of a meter stick.Find the electric potential (relative to infinity)at the center of the meter stick.(k = 1/4πε0 = 8.99 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2)
A)0.00 V
B)2.70 × 104 V
C)5.40 × 104 V
D)1.08 × 105 V
A)0.00 V
B)2.70 × 104 V
C)5.40 × 104 V
D)1.08 × 105 V
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60
How much kinetic energy does a proton gain if it is accelerated,with no friction,through a potential difference of 1.00 V? The proton is 1836 times heavier than an electron,and e = 1.60 × 10-19 C.
A)1836 eV
B)1.00 eV
C)1.60 × 10-19 eV
D)1.00 J
E)1836 J
A)1836 eV
B)1.00 eV
C)1.60 × 10-19 eV
D)1.00 J
E)1836 J
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61
Two +6.0-µC charges are placed at two of the vertices of an equilateral triangle having sides 2.0 m long.What is the electric potential at the third vertex,relative to infinity,due to these charges? 
A)54 kV
B)108 V
C)0 V
D)90 kV
E)27 kV

A)54 kV
B)108 V
C)0 V
D)90 kV
E)27 kV
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62
A +3.0-µC point charge is initially extremely far from a positive point charge Q.You find that it takes 41 J of work to bring the +3.0-µC charge to the point x = 3.0 mm,y = 0.0 mm and the point charge Q to the point x = -3.0 mm,y = 0.00 mm.What is Q? (k = …)
A)55 nC
B)9.1 µC
C)4.6 µC
D)27 pC
A)55 nC
B)9.1 µC
C)4.6 µC
D)27 pC
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63
Four +6.00-µC point charges are at the corners of a square 2.00 m on each side.What is the electric potential of these charges,relative to infinity,at the center of this square? 
A)76.4 kV
B)38.2 kV
C)306 kV
D)153 kV
E)61.0 kV

A)76.4 kV
B)38.2 kV
C)306 kV
D)153 kV
E)61.0 kV
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64
Four point charges of magnitude 6.00 μC and are at the corners of a square 2.00 m on each side.Two of the charges are positive,and two are negative.What is the electric potential at the center of this square,relative to infinity,due to these charges? (k = 1/4πε0 = 8.99 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2)
A)76.4 kV
B)0 V
C)153 kV
D)61.0 kV
E)306 kV
A)76.4 kV
B)0 V
C)153 kV
D)61.0 kV
E)306 kV
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65
A point charge of +3.00 μC and a second charge Q are initially very far apart.If it takes 
Of work to bring them to a final configuration in which the
Charge is at the point x = 1.00 mm,y = 1.00 mm,and the second charge Q is at the point x = 1.00 mm,y = 3.00 mm,find the magnitude of the charge Q.
A)2.15 μC
B)4.30 μC
C)10.74 μC
D)4.30 nC

Of work to bring them to a final configuration in which the

Charge is at the point x = 1.00 mm,y = 1.00 mm,and the second charge Q is at the point x = 1.00 mm,y = 3.00 mm,find the magnitude of the charge Q.

A)2.15 μC
B)4.30 μC
C)10.74 μC
D)4.30 nC
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66
Point charges +4.00 μC and +2.00 μC are placed at the opposite corners of a rectangle as shown in the figure.What is the potential difference VA - VB? (k = 1/4πε0 = 8.99 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2) 
A)+203 kV
B)-203 kV
C)-22.5 kV
D)+22.5 kV
E)0.00 kV

A)+203 kV
B)-203 kV
C)-22.5 kV
D)+22.5 kV
E)0.00 kV
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67
Two tiny grains of sand having charges of 4.0 μC and -4.0 μC are situated along the x-axis at x1 = 2.0 m and x2 = -2.0 m.What is electric potential energy of these grains relative to infinity? (k = 1/4πε0 = 9.0 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2)
A)-36 mJ
B)36 mJ
C)0 J
D)-72 mJ
E)72 mJ
A)-36 mJ
B)36 mJ
C)0 J
D)-72 mJ
E)72 mJ
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68
Point charges +4.00 μC and +2.00 μC are placed at the opposite corners of a rectangle as shown in the figure.What is the potential at point B due to these charges? (k = 1/4πε0 = 8.99 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2) 
A)8.99 kV
B)11.2 kV
C)89.9 kV
D)899 kV
E)112 kV

A)8.99 kV
B)11.2 kV
C)89.9 kV
D)899 kV
E)112 kV
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69
A 7.0-μC point charge and a 
Point charge are initially extremely far apart.How much work does it take to bring the
Point charge to the point

,and the
Point charge to the point

(k = 1/4πε0 = 9.0 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2)
A)95 J
B)190 J
C)63 J
D)16 J

Point charge are initially extremely far apart.How much work does it take to bring the

Point charge to the point


,and the

Point charge to the point


(k = 1/4πε0 = 9.0 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2)
A)95 J
B)190 J
C)63 J
D)16 J
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70
In the figure,+4.0-μC and -4.0-μC point charges are located as shown.Now an additional +2.00-µC point charge is placed at point A.What is the electric potential energy of this system of three charges,relative to infinity? (k = 1/4πε0 = 8.99 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2) 
A)+264 mJ
B)-264 mJ
C)0.00 J
D)-26.4 mJ
E)+26.4 mJ

A)+264 mJ
B)-264 mJ
C)0.00 J
D)-26.4 mJ
E)+26.4 mJ
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71
An electric dipole with ±5.0 μC point charges is positioned so that the positive charge is 
To the right of the origin and the negative charge is at the origin.How much work does it take to bring a
Point charge from very far away to the point x = 3.0 mm,y = 0.0 mm? (k = 1/4πε0 = 9.0 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2)
A)23 J
B)110 J
C)19 J
D)49 J

To the right of the origin and the negative charge is at the origin.How much work does it take to bring a

Point charge from very far away to the point x = 3.0 mm,y = 0.0 mm? (k = 1/4πε0 = 9.0 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2)
A)23 J
B)110 J
C)19 J
D)49 J
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72
A +5.0-µC point charge is 12 cm from a -5.0-µC point charge.What is the magnitude of the electric field they produce at the point on the line connecting them where their electric potential (relative to infinity)is zero? (k = 1/4πε0 = 9.0 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2)
A)0 N/C
B)12.5 MN/C
C)0.75 MN/C
D)25 MN/C
E)1.5 MN/C
A)0 N/C
B)12.5 MN/C
C)0.75 MN/C
D)25 MN/C
E)1.5 MN/C
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73
How much energy is necessary to place three +2.0-µC point charges at the vertices of an equilateral triangle of side 2.0 cm if they started out extremely far away? (k = 1/4πε0 = 9.0 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2)
A)4.5 J
B)5.4 J
C)6.7 J
D)7.6 J
A)4.5 J
B)5.4 J
C)6.7 J
D)7.6 J
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74
The three point charges shown in the figure form an equilateral triangle with sides 4.9 cm long.What is the electric potential (relative to infinity)at the point indicated with the dot,which is equidistant from all three charges? Assume that the numbers in the figure are all accurate to two significant figures. 

A)0.00 V
B)1,300 V
C)640 V
D)1,900 V


A)0.00 V
B)1,300 V
C)640 V
D)1,900 V
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75
Point charges +4.00 μC and +2.00 μC are placed at the opposite corners of a rectangle as shown in the figure.What is the potential at point A,relative to infinity,due to these charges? (k = 1/4πε0 

A)0.899 kV
B)8.99 kV
C)89.9 kV
D)899 kV
E)8990 kV


A)0.899 kV
B)8.99 kV
C)89.9 kV
D)899 kV
E)8990 kV
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76
An alpha particle (a helium nucleus,having charge +2e and mass 6.64 × 10-27 kg)moves head-on at a fixed gold nucleus (having charge +79e).If the distance of closest approach is 2.0 × 10-10 m,what was the speed of the alpha particle when it was very far away from the gold? (k = 1/4πε0 
,
A)2.3 × 105 m/s
B)4.6 × 105 m/s
C)2.3 × 106 m/s
D)4.6 × 106 m/s

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A)2.3 × 105 m/s
B)4.6 × 105 m/s
C)2.3 × 106 m/s
D)4.6 × 106 m/s
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77
Two point charges of +2.00 μC and +4.00 μC are at the origin and at the point x = 0.000 m,y = -0.300 m,as shown in the figure.What is the electric potential due to these charges,relative to infinity,at the point P at x = 0.400 m on the x-axis? (k = 1/4πε0 = 8.99 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2) 
A)117 kV
B)15.7 kV
C)11.7 kV
D)56.0 kV
E)36.0 kV

A)117 kV
B)15.7 kV
C)11.7 kV
D)56.0 kV
E)36.0 kV
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78
Two 5.0-µC point charges are 12 cm apart.What is the electric potential (relative to infinity)of this combination at the point where the electric field due to these charges is zero? 
A)0.75 MV
B)1.5 MV
C)0.0 MV
D)25 MV
E)12.5 MV

A)0.75 MV
B)1.5 MV
C)0.0 MV
D)25 MV
E)12.5 MV
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79
A small 4.0-µC charge and a small 1.5-µC charge are initially very far apart.How much work does it take to bring them to a final configuration in which the 4.0-µC charge is at the point x = 1.0 mm,y = 1.0 mm,and the 1.5-µC charge is at the point x = 1.0 mm,y = 3.0 mm? (k = 1/4πε0 = 8.99 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2)
A)27 J
B)13.5 kJ
C)54 J
D)13.5 J
A)27 J
B)13.5 kJ
C)54 J
D)13.5 J
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80
A +5.0-nC charge is at the point (0.00 m,0.00 m)and a -2.0-nC charge is at (3.0 m,0.00 m).What work is required to bring a 1.0-nC charge from very far away to point (0.00 m,4.0 m)? (k = 1/4πε0 = 9.0 × 109 N ∙ m2/C2)
A)15 nJ
B)3.6 nJ
C)11 nJ
D)7.7 nJ
A)15 nJ
B)3.6 nJ
C)11 nJ
D)7.7 nJ
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