OCR A Level Physics A

OCR A Level Physics A Electric Fields Exam Questions

Free OCR A Level Physics A exam questions on Electric Fields, with mark schemes. Covers Coulomb's law, field strength, uniform fields, electric potential and charged particle motion.

Electric Fields exam questions

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About OCR A Level Physics A Electric Fields

This topic covers electric fields.

What you need to know

  • Coulomb's law F = Qq/4πε₀r².
  • Field strength E = F/Q and E = V/d.
  • Potential V = Q/4πε₀r and energy.
  • Particle motion Charged particles in uniform fields.

Common mistakes in Electric Fields

  • Forgetting to square r.
  • Mixing potential and field strength.
  • Assuming fields are uniform near point charges.

Try three Electric Fields exam-style questions

1. Find E between plates 2.0 cm apart at 400 V. (1 mark)

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2.0 x 10⁴ V m⁻¹.

2. Describe the path of an electron entering a uniform field at right angles. (1 mark)

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A parabola.

3. State the direction of an electric field. (1 mark)

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The direction of force on a positive charge.

Electric Fields FAQs

What does Electric Fields cover?

Coulomb's law, field strength and potential.

How do electric and gravitational fields compare?

Both inverse square, but electric forces can repel.

What is an equipotential?

A surface of constant potential.