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Electric Force, Field, and Potential

Question 1
Physics 2 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A positive test charge is placed in an electric field. In which direction will the electric force act on the charge?

Question 2
Physics 2 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A 2.0×10−6C2.0 \times 10^{-6} C2.0×10−6C test charge experiences a force of 4.0×10−3N4.0 \times 10^{-3} N4.0×10−3N in a certain electric field. What is the magnitude of the electric field at the location of the test charge?

Question 3
Physics 2 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

Two positive point charges, each with a charge of +q, are placed a distance d apart. What is the magnitude of the electric field at the midpoint between the two charges?

Question 4
Physics 2 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

Electric field lines are used to visualize electric fields. What does the direction of the electric field lines indicate?

Question 5
Physics 2 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

In a vector field map, how is the strength of the electric field represented by the field lines?

Question 6
Physics 2 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

Which of the following best describes a conductor in terms of electron mobility?

Question 7
Physics 2 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A solid metal sphere has a net positive charge. Where does the excess charge reside when the sphere is in electrostatic equilibrium?

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Question 8
Physics 2 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A charged, hollow conducting sphere has a charge +Q and radius R. What is the magnitude of the electric field inside the sphere (r < R)?

Question 9
Physics 2 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

How does the electric field inside a conductor differ from the electric field inside an insulator?

Question 10
Physics 2 (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A hollow conductor is placed in an external electric field. What happens to the electric field inside the conductor?