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Electrostatics - JEE Main Previous Year Questions with Solutions

Electrostatics questions in JEE Main are drawn from Coulomb's Law, Gauss's Law, electric field and potential, capacitors, and charge distribution. NTA has consistently asked 2–3 questions per paper from this chapter. Solving previous year questions with solutions is the fastest way to identify high-weightage subtopics and avoid calculation traps.
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Q. A charge Q is placed at each of the opposite corners of a square. A charge q is placed at each of the other two corners. If the net electrical force on Q is zero, then $\frac{\mathrm{Q}}{\mathrm{q}}$ equals :- (1) 1 $(2)-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ (3) $-2 \sqrt{2}$ (4) –1 [AIEEE - 2009]
Ans. (3)
Q. Statement–1 : For a charged particle moving from point P to point Q the net work done by an electrostatic field on the particle is independent of the path connecting point P to point Q. Statement–2 : The net work done by a conservative force on an object moving along closed loop is zero. (1) Statement–1 is true, Statement–2 is true; Statement–2 is not the correct explanation of Statement–1 (2) Statement–1 is false, Statement–2 is true (3) Statement–1 is true, Statement–2 is false (4) Statement–1 is true, Statement–2 is true; Statement–2 is the correct explanation of Statement– [AIEEE - 2009]
Ans. (4) Electrostatics field is a conservative field work is independent of path.
Q. Two points P and Q are maintained at the potential of 10V and –4V, respectively. The work done in moving 100 electrons from P to Q is :- (1) $-2.24 \times 10^{-16} \mathrm{J}$ (2) $2.24 \times 10^{-16} \mathrm{J}$ (3) $-9.60 \times 10^{-17} \mathrm{J}$ (4) $9.60 \times 10^{-17} \mathrm{J}$ [AIEEE - 2009]
Ans. (2) $\mathrm{q}=-100 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}$ $\Delta \mathrm{V}=-14 \mathrm{volt}$z $\mathrm{W}=\mathrm{q} \Delta \mathrm{V}=2.24 \times 10^{-16} \mathrm{J}$
Q. $\operatorname{Let} \mathrm{P}(\mathrm{r})=\frac{\mathrm{Q}}{\pi \mathrm{R}^{4}} \mathrm{r}$ be the charge density distribution for a solid sphere of radius R and total charge Q. For a point 'p' inside the sphere at distance $r_{1}$ from the centre of the sphere, the magnitude of electric field is :- (1) $\frac{\mathrm{Qr}_{1}^{2}}{4 \pi \epsilon_{0} \mathrm{R}^{4}}$ (2) $\frac{\mathrm{Qr}_{1}^{2}}{3 \pi \epsilon_{0} \mathrm{R}^{4}}$ (3) 0 (4) $\frac{\mathrm{Q}}{4 \pi \epsilon_{0} \mathrm{r}_{1}^{2}}$ [AIEEE - 2009]
Ans. (1)
Q. A thin semi-circular ring of radius r has a positive charge q distributed uniformly over it. The net field $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}$ at the centre O is :- (1) $\frac{\mathrm{q}}{2 \pi^{2} \varepsilon_{0} \mathrm{r}^{2}} \hat{\mathrm{j}}$ ( 2)$\frac{\mathrm{q}}{4 \pi^{2} \varepsilon_{0} \mathrm{r}^{2}} \hat{\mathrm{j}}$ $(3)-\frac{\mathrm{q}}{4 \pi^{2} \varepsilon_{0} \mathrm{r}^{2}} \hat{\mathrm{j}}$ (4) $-\frac{\mathrm{q}}{2 \pi^{2} \varepsilon_{0} \mathrm{r}^{2}} \hat{\mathrm{j}}$ [AIEEE - 2010]
Ans. (4) $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}=\frac{2 \mathrm{k} \lambda}{\mathrm{r}}(-\hat{\mathrm{j}})=\frac{2}{\left(4 \pi \epsilon_{0} \mathrm{r}\right)} \frac{\mathrm{q}}{(\pi \mathrm{r})}(-\hat{\mathrm{j}})$
Q. Let there be a spherically symmetric charge distribution with charge density varying as (r) = $\rho_{0}\left(\frac{5}{4}-\frac{\mathrm{r}}{\mathrm{R}}\right)$ upto r = R, and (r) = 0 for r > R, where r is the distance from the origin. The electric field at a distance r (r < R) from the origion is given by : ( 1)$\frac{\rho_{0} \mathrm{r}}{3 \varepsilon_{0}}\left(\frac{5}{4}-\frac{\mathrm{r}}{\mathrm{R}}\right)$ (2) $\frac{4 \pi \rho_{0} \mathrm{r}}{3 \varepsilon_{0}}\left(\frac{5}{3}-\frac{\mathrm{r}}{\mathrm{R}}\right)$ (3) $\frac{\rho_{0} \mathrm{r}}{4 \varepsilon_{0}}\left(\frac{5}{3}-\frac{\mathrm{r}}{\mathrm{R}}\right)$ (4) $\frac{4 \rho_{0} \mathrm{r}}{3 \varepsilon_{0}}\left(\frac{5}{4}-\frac{\mathrm{r}}{\mathrm{R}}\right)$ [AIEEE - 2010]
Ans. (3) Total charge $Q=\int_{0}^{r} \rho d V=\int_{0}^{r} \rho_{0}\left(\frac{5}{4}-\frac{r}{R}\right) 4 \pi r^{2} d r$ $=4 \pi \rho_{0} \int_{0}^{r}\left(\frac{5 r^{2}}{4}-\frac{r^{3}}{R}\right) d r=4 \pi \rho_{0}\left[\frac{5 r^{3}}{12}-\frac{r^{4}}{4 R}\right]$ $\mathrm{E}=\frac{\mathrm{KQ}}{\mathrm{r}^{2}}=\frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_{0} \mathrm{r}^{2}} 4 \pi \rho_{0}\left[\frac{5}{12} \mathrm{r}^{3}-\frac{\mathrm{r}^{4}}{4 \mathrm{R}}\right]$ $=\frac{\rho_{0} r}{4 \in_{0}}\left[\frac{5}{3}-\frac{r}{R}\right]$
Q. Two identical charged spheres suspended from a common point by two massless string of length $\ell$are initially a distance d(d << $\ell$) apart because of their mutual repulsion. The charge begins to leak from both the spheres at a constant rate. As a result the charges approach each other with a velocity v. Then as a function of distance x between them :- (1) $\mathrm{v} \propto \mathrm{x}^{1 / 2}$ (2) $\mathrm{v} \propto \mathrm{x}$ (3) $\mathrm{v} \propto \mathrm{x}^{-1 / 2}$ (4) $\mathrm{v} \propto \mathrm{x}^{-1}$ [AIEEE - 2011]
Ans. (3) $\tan \theta=\frac{\mathrm{F}}{\mathrm{M}_{9}} \quad(\text { since } \theta \text { small })$
Q. The electrostatic potential inside a charged spherical ball is given by $\phi=\mathrm{ar}^{2}+\mathrm{b}$where r is the distance from the centre; a, b are constant. Then the charge density inside the ball is :- (1) $-24 \pi \mathrm{a} \in_{0}$ $(2)-6 \mathrm{a} \in_{0}$ (3) $-24 \pi \mathrm{a} \in_{0} \mathrm{r}$ $(4)-6 \mathrm{a} \in_{0} \mathrm{r}$ [AIEEE - 2011]
Ans. (2)
Q. Two positive charges of magnitude 'q' are placed at the ends of a side (side 1) of a square of side '2a'. Two negative charges of the same magnitude are kept at the other corners. Starting from rest, if a charge Q moves from the middle of side 1 to the centre of square, its kinetic energy at the centre of square is :- (1) $\frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_{0}} \frac{2 \mathrm{qQ}}{\mathrm{a}}\left(1-\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\right)$ (2) zero (3) $\frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_{0}} \frac{2 \mathrm{qQ}}{\mathrm{a}}\left(1+\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\right)$ (4) $\frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_{0}} \frac{2 \mathrm{qQ}}{\mathrm{a}}\left(1-\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}\right)$ [AIEEE - 2011]
Ans. (1)
Q. This question has Statement-1 and Statement-2. Of the four choices given after the statements, choose the one that best describes the two statements. An insulating solid sphere of radius R has a uniformaly positive charge density . As a result of this uniform charge distribution there is a finite value of electric potential at the centre of the sphere, at the surface of the sphre and also at a point out side the sphere. The electric potential at infinity is zero. Statement-1: When a charge 'q' is taken from the centre to the surface of the sphere, its potential energy changes by $\frac{\mathrm{q} \rho}{3 \epsilon_{0}}$ Statement-2 : The electric field at a distance r (r < R) from the centre of the sphere is $\frac{\rho \mathrm{r}}{3 \epsilon_{0}}$ (1) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is the correct explanation of Statement-1. (2) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is not the correct explanation of statement-1. (3) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false (4) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true [AIEEE - 2012]
Ans. (4)
Q. In a uniformly charged sphere of total charge Q and radius R, the electric field E is plotted as a function of distance from the centre. The graph which would correspond to the above will be :- [AIEEE - 2012]
Ans. (4) For uniformly charged sphere $\mathrm{E}=\frac{\mathrm{Kqr}}{\mathrm{R}^{3}}(\mathrm{r}<\mathrm{R})$ $\mathrm{E}=\frac{\mathrm{Kq}}{\mathrm{R}^{2}} \quad(\mathrm{r}=\mathrm{R})$ $\mathrm{E}=\frac{\mathrm{Kq}}{\mathrm{r}^{2}} \quad(\mathrm{r}>\mathrm{R})$
Q. Let $\left[\in_{0}\right]$ denote the dimensional formula of the permittivity of vacuum. If M = mass, L = Length, T = Time and A = electric current, then : (1) $\left[\in_{0}\right]=\left[\mathrm{M}^{-1} \mathrm{L}^{-3} \mathrm{T}^{2} \mathrm{A}\right]$ (2) $\left[\in_{0}\right]=\left[\mathrm{M}^{-1} \mathrm{L}^{-3} \mathrm{T}^{4} \mathrm{A}^{2}\right]$ (3) $\left[\in_{0}\right]=\left[\mathrm{M}^{-1} \mathrm{L}^{2} \mathrm{T}^{-1} \mathrm{A}^{-2}\right]$ (4) $\left[\in_{0}\right]=\left[\mathrm{M}^{-1} \mathrm{L}^{2} \mathrm{T}^{-1} \mathrm{A}\right]$ [AIEEE - 2013]
Ans. (2)
Q. Two charges, each equal to q, are kept at x = –a and x = a on the x-axis. A particle of mass m and charge $\mathrm{q}_{0}=\frac{\mathrm{q}}{2}$ is placed at the origin. If charge $q_{0}$ is given a small displacement (y << a) along the y-axis, the net force acting on the particle is proportional to (1) y           (2) –y          (3) $\frac{1}{y}$ $          (4)-\frac{1}{\mathrm{y}}$ [AIEEE - 2013]
Ans. (1)
Q. A charge Q is uniformly distributed over a long rod AB of length L as shown in the figure. The electric potential at the point O lying at a distance L from the end A is :- (1) $\frac{\mathrm{Q}}{8 \pi \epsilon_{0} \mathrm{L}}$ (2) $\frac{3 \mathrm{Q}}{4 \pi \in_{0} \mathrm{L}}$ (3) $\frac{\mathrm{Q}}{4 \pi \epsilon_{0} \mathrm{L} \ln 2}$ (4) $\frac{\mathrm{Q} \ln 2}{4 \pi \epsilon_{0} \mathrm{L}}$ [JEE-Main-2013]
Ans. (4)
Q. Assume that an electric field $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}=30 \mathrm{x}^{2} \hat{\mathrm{i}}$ exists in space. Then the potential difference $\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{A}}-\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{O}}$, where $\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{O}}$ is the potential at the origin and $\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{A}}$ the potential at x = 2 m is :- (1)–80 J (2) 80 J (3) 120 J (4) –120 J
Ans. (1) $\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{A}}-\mathrm{V}_{0}=-10[8-0]=-80 \mathrm{V}$
Q. The region between two concentric spheres of radii 'a' and 'b', respectively (see figure), has volume charge density $\rho=\frac{\mathrm{A}}{\mathrm{r}}$, where A is a constant and r is the distance from the centre. At the centre of the spheres is a point charge Q. The value of A such that the electric field in the region between the spheres will be constant, is :- (1) $\frac{2 Q}{\pi a^{2}}$ (2) $\frac{\mathrm{Q}}{2 \pi \mathrm{a}^{2}}$ (3) $\frac{\mathrm{Q}}{2 \pi\left(\mathrm{b}^{2}-\mathrm{a}^{2}\right)}$ (4) $\frac{2 \mathrm{Q}}{\pi\left(\mathrm{a}^{2}-\mathrm{b}^{2}\right)}$ [JEE-Main-2016]
Ans. (2) Gaussian surface at distance r from center
Q. An electric dipole has a fixed dipole moment $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{p}}$, which makes angle  with respect to x-axis. When subjected to an electric field $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}_{1}=\mathrm{E} \hat{\mathrm{i}}$, it experiences a torque $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{T}}_{1}=\tau \hat{\mathrm{k}}$. When subjected to another electric field $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}_{2}=\sqrt{3} \mathrm{E}_{1} \hat{\mathrm{j}}$ it experiences torque . The angle $\theta$ is : (1) $60^{\circ}$ (2) $90^{\circ}$ (3) $30^{\circ}$ (4) $45^{\circ}$ [JEE-Main-2017]
Ans. (1) So from $\quad \vec{\tau}=\overrightarrow{\mathrm{p}} \times \overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}$
Q. Three concentric metal shells A, B and C of respective radii a, b and c (a < b < c) have surface charge densities $+\sigma,-\sigma$ and $+\sigma$ respectively. The potential of shell B is :- [JEE-Main-2018]
Ans. (1)

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Is electrostatics difficult for JEE Main?

Electrostatics is rated medium difficulty by most JEE toppers. The concepts are well-defined, and most questions follow predictable patterns (Gauss's Law, superposition, work-energy). The difficulty lies in vector handling and integration for non-uniform charge distributions. Solving 40–50 previous year questions with careful solution reading brings most students to 80%+ accuracy in this chapter.

What are the most important topics in electrostatics for JEE Main?

The five most important topics are: Gauss's Law and its applications, electric potential and potential energy, force and field due to charge distributions, electric dipole behaviour, and concentric conductor problems. Questions from these five areas have appeared in every year between 2009 and 2024 without exception.

How many questions come from electrostatics in JEE Main each year?

JEE Main typically includes 2–3 questions per session from electrostatics, based on NTA's official question papers from 2013 to 2024. With two sessions per year, you can expect 4–6 electrostatics questions across both attempts. This makes it one of the highest-scoring single chapters in JEE Main Physics.

Can I solve electrostatics JEE Main questions without NCERT?

Attempting JEE Main electrostatics without NCERT as a base is not advisable. NCERT Class 12 Physics Chapters 1 and 2 define the exact conceptual framework NTA tests. Around 30–40% of JEE Main electrostatics questions can be mapped directly to NCERT examples and exercises. Use NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Physics to complete this foundation before moving to advanced problems.

How does eSaral help in clearing electrostatics doubts for JEE Main?

eSaral's 5-layer doubt-solving system — taught by IIT Bombay faculty including AIR-41 rankers — ensures every student gets concept-level, problem-level, and exam-strategy-level support. Students in eSaral's JEE batches have access to topic-wise tests on electrostatics, video solutions for every previous year question, and live doubt sessions. This structured approach consistently produces students who score 12/12 in electrostatics.

What is the dimensional formula of ε₀ for JEE Main?

The dimensional formula of the permittivity of free space (ε₀) is $[M^{-1}L^{-3}T^4A^2]$. This is directly derived from Coulomb's Law: $F = \frac{q_1 q_2}{4\pi\epsilon_0 r^2}$, where F is in Newtons, q in Coulombs, and r in metres. This formula appeared as a direct question in AIEEE 2013 and is worth memorising.

How should I use previous year questions to prepare for JEE Main electrostatics?

First, study the theory from NCERT (Chapters 1 and 2 of Class 12 Physics). Then attempt each previous year question independently, check your solution against the worked answer, and note which step you missed. Group mistakes by type (sign error, wrong Gaussian surface, wrong formula). Revise those specific concept gaps before the next practice session.

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