Appeared in: 2024 (3 sets)
(a) (i) A dielectric slab of dielectric constant 'K' and thickness 't' is inserted between plates of a parallel plate capacitor of plate separation d and plate area A. Obtain an expression for its capacitance. (ii) Two capacitors of different capacitances are connected first (1) in series and then (2) in parallel across a dc source of 100 V. If the total energy stored in the combination in the two cases are 40 mJ and 250 mJ respectively, find the capacitance of the capacitors. OR (b) (i) Using Gauss's law, show that the electric field $\vec{E}$ at a point due to a uniformly charged infinite plane sheet is given by $\vec{E} = \frac{\sigma}{2\varepsilon_0} \hat{n}$ where symbols have their usual meanings. (ii) Electric field $\vec{E}$ in a region is given by $\vec{E} = (5x^2 + 2) \hat{i}$ where E is in N/C and x is in meters. A cube of side 10 cm is placed in the region as shown in figure. Calculate (1) the electric flux through the cube, and (2) the net charge enclosed by the cube.