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The document provides solutions to various physics problems related to electric fields and Gauss's Law, including calculations for infinite line charges, electric flux with variable linear charge density, and fields due to infinite plane sheets. It also discusses the behavior of dipoles in electric fields and the torque on dipoles. Additionally, it covers concepts related to electric fields between charged plates, including potential difference and capacitance.

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Physics Assignment Solutions

The document provides solutions to various physics problems related to electric fields and Gauss's Law, including calculations for infinite line charges, electric flux with variable linear charge density, and fields due to infinite plane sheets. It also discusses the behavior of dipoles in electric fields and the torque on dipoles. Additionally, it covers concepts related to electric fields between charged plates, including potential difference and capacitance.

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Physics Assignment Solutions

1. (a) Gauss's Law & Electric Field of Infinite Line Charge


Gauss’s Law:
∮ E · dA = q_enclosed / ε₀

For infinite straight wire with linear charge density λ:


Using a cylindrical Gaussian surface of radius r and length L:
Enclosed charge q = λL

Applying Gauss’s Law:


E · (2π rL) = λ L / ε ₀
⇒E = λ / (2πε ₀ r)

1. (b) Electric Flux with Variable Linear Charge Density


Given λ = kx and length = L
Total charge:
q = ∫₀ᴸ kx dx = (kL²) / 2

Electric flux:
Φ = q / ε₀ = (kL²) / (2ε₀)

2. (a) Field Due to Infinite Plane Sheet


For surface charge density σ:
Using a pillbox Gaussian surface:
E · 2A = σA / ε₀
⇒ E = σ / (2ε₀)

2. (b) Work Done in Bringing Charge Near Sheet


Electric field E = σ / (2ε₀)
Work done in moving charge q from ∞ to r:
W = qEr = qσr / (2ε₀)

3. (a) Electric Field on Axial Line of Dipole


Dipole moment p = q · 2a
At distance r on axial line:
E = (1 / 4πε₀) · (2p / r³)

3. (b) Graph of E vs r for r >> a


E ∝ 1 / r³
Graph is a steeply decreasing curve.
3. (c) Dipole in External Electric Field
Stable equilibrium: dipole aligned with E, torque = 0
Unstable: dipole opposite to E, torque = 0

Torque in general: τ = pE sinθ

4. (a) Torque on Dipole


τ = p × E = pE sinθ

4. (b) Flux Ratio and Dielectric Effect


i) Flux Ratio:
Φ₂ / Φ₁ = 4Q / 2Q = 2

ii) Dielectric:
Flux Φ = q / (ε₀εᵣ)
⇒ Flux decreases

5. Field Between Two Oppositely Charged Plates


i) Electric Field:
E = σ / ε₀

ii) Potential Difference:


V = Ed = σd / ε₀

iii) Capacitance:
C = ε₀A / d

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