Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electric Charges and Fields

Question:

A body consists of five sections. Sections 1 and 2 have charge 3q each. Sections 4 and 5 have charge 2q and 4q respectively. What is the magnitude of charge on section 3 if the total charge on body is 9q?

Options:

5q

-3q

3q

2q

Correct Answer:

3q

Explanation:

Let charge on section 3 be x.

Total charge = 9q = 3q + 3q + x + 2q + 4q 

9q = 12q + x

x = -3q

magnitude of x = |-3q| = 3q