Physics Electrostatics Potential & Capacitance Electric Field and Potential,Defference,Energy and Dipole Single Correct MCQ
Published on: September 12, 2026

A flat circular disc has a charge +Q uniformly distributed on the disc. A charge +q is thrown with kinetic energy $\Gamma$ towards the disc along its normal axis. The charge q will

A
Hit the disc at the center
B
Return back along its path after touching the disc
C
Return back along its path without touching the disc
D
Any of the above three situations is possible depending on the magnitude of E

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The correct answer is:
D
Step 1: Consider the charge +q thrown towards the charged disc. The disc has a uniform charge distribution, which creates an electric field that varies depending on its distance from the disc.
Step 2: Analyzing the kinetic energy of the charge +q, given as K.E. = \frac{1}{2} mv^2, it can approach the disc with sufficient energy to either reach the disc, be repelled, or return back.
Step 3: The electric field (E) created by the disc will exert forces on the charge +q depending on its proximity and speed.
Step 4: If the kinetic energy is more than the work done against the electric field, it will hit the disc. If it's less than the work done, it will return back. Thus, any of the three options is possible depending on the magnitude of E and the initial kinetic energy.
Therefore, the correct option is D.

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