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Electrostatics

Maharashtra Board · Class 12 · Physics

Most important questions from Electrostatics for Maharashtra Board Class 12 Physics board exam 2026. MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions with marks.

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1multiple correct

Which of the following statements about electric potential are correct?

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Electric potential is a scalar quantity, Electric potential decreases as we move away from a positive charge, Electric potential is measured in volts, Work done against electric field increases potential energy

Electric potential is indeed a scalar quantity measured in volts. For a positive charge, potential decreases with distance (V ∝ 1/r). Work done against electric field increases potential energy. Potential at infinity is taken as zero reference, not maximum.

2true false

Gauss's law is applicable only for symmetric charge distributions.

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False

Gauss's law is universally applicable for any charge distribution. However, it is useful for calculating electric field only when there is sufficient symmetry in the charge distribution.

3multiple choice

Three capacitors of 2μF, 4μF, and 6μF are connected in parallel. What is the equivalent capacitance?

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12μF

For capacitors in parallel: Ceq = C₁ + C₂ + C₃ = 2μF + 4μF + 6μF = 12μF. In parallel combination, capacitances add directly.

4matching

Match the following physical quantities with their SI units:

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Electric field - V/m

Electric field is measured in V/m (or N/C), electric potential in volts (V), capacitance in farads (F), and electric charge in coulombs (C).

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