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AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Unit 10: Electric Force, Field, and Potential
10.6 Electric Charges and Fields
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The total amount of electric charge in the
universe
is conserved.
True
Electric field lines start from positive charges and end on negative charges.
True
Electric field lines for a negative charge point
inward
Which type of charge attracts negative charges?
Positive charge
Match the charge type with its interaction with other charges:
Positive charge ↔️ Attracts negative, repels positive
Negative charge ↔️ Attracts positive, repels negative
Electric field lines start from positive charges and end on
negative
charges.
True
Electric field lines never
cross
Gauss's Law states that the total electric flux through a closed surface is proportional to the enclosed
charge
Gauss's Law requires symmetry in charge
distribution
The Gaussian surface inside a charged cylinder is a
cylinder
What is the mathematical expression for Gauss's Law?
∮
E
⋅
d
A
=
∮ E ⋅ dA =
∮
E
⋅
d
A
=
Q
e
n
/
ε
0
Qₑₙ / ε₀
Q
e
n
/
ε
0
How does Gauss's Law compare to Coulomb's Law in terms of symmetry requirements?
Requires symmetry
There are three types of electric charges: positive, negative, and neutral.
False
When rubbing a plastic comb against hair, electrons transfer from the hair to the
comb
Electric field lines start from positive charges and end on negative
charges
The density of electric field lines indicates the
strength
of the electric field.
Electric field lines start from positive charges and end on
negative
The strength of an electric field is defined as the force per unit
charge
A test charge of 2C experiences a force of 10N. What is the electric field strength?
5 N/C
What is the electric field strength outside a uniformly charged sphere of radius R and charge Q?
Q / (4πε₀r²)</latex>
An electric dipole consists of two equal and opposite charges separated by a small
distance
The electric field strength around a dipole is inversely proportional to the
square
of the distance from the dipole.
True
Match the type of electric charge with its properties:
Positive Charge ↔️ Carried by protons
Negative Charge ↔️ Carried by electrons
Order the properties of electric field lines:
1️⃣ Start from positive charges
2️⃣ End on negative charges
3️⃣ Density indicates field strength
Electric field lines start from positive charges and end on
negative
charges.
True
Electric field lines never
cross
The total electric charge in the universe is
conserved
What is visualized using electric field lines?
Electric field
The electric field strength is calculated using the formula E =
F/q
The electric field strength is measured in Newtons per
Coulomb
(N/C).
True
What is the mathematical expression for Gauss's Law?
\oint E \cdot dA = \frac{Q_{\text{enc}}}{\varepsilon_{0}}\</latex>
The Gaussian surface for a charged sphere outside its radius is a sphere.
True
The electric field inside a uniformly charged solid cylinder increases linearly with radius.
True
Gauss's Law is more complex to use for symmetrical systems than Coulomb's Law.
False
What is the electric field inside a uniformly charged solid cylinder with charge density ρ?
E
=
E =
E
=
ρ
r
/
(
2
ε
0
)
ρr / (2ε₀)
ρ
r
/
(
2
ε
0
)
What particle carries a positive charge?
Protons
Match the property with the type of charge:
Positive Charge ↔️ Attracts negative, repels positive
Negative Charge ↔️ Attracts positive, repels negative
Conservation ↔️ Total charge is conserved
Electric field lines can cross each other.
False
Match the characteristic of electric field lines with its description:
Direction ↔️ Starts from positive, ends on negative
Density ↔️ More dense lines indicate stronger field
Crossing ↔️ Lines do not cross each other
Electric field lines can cross each other.
False
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