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12th Class Physics Complete Quiz Test

Physics is one of the critical subjects for MDCAT aspirants, and advanced concepts in 12th Class Physics are the only way to excel in both academic exams and competitive tests. The 12th Class Physics Complete Quiz is designed in a way to help students understand key topics including electrostatics, magnetic effects of current, optics, and modern physics. The quiz covers all essential chapters from the 12th-grade Physics syllabus with the objective of making sure that the student has sufficient knowledge for MDCAT.

Important Topics of the 12th Class Physics Quiz

The 12th Class Physics Complete Quiz takes account of important topics such as electrostatics, current electricity, magnetic fields, optics, and electromagnetic waves. Students will also encounter questions on atoms and nuclei, semiconductor devices, and modern physics topics like nuclear energy, radioactivity, and quantum theory, which are vital for MDCAT Physics preparation.

This quiz provides students with the opportunity to develop further their understanding of both theoretical concepts and their practical applications. The quiz is in the form of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that test students’ problem-solving skills, clarity of concepts, and ability to apply knowledge in real-life scenarios.

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The MDCAT Quiz for 12th Class Physics is diversified, representing MCQs in an MDCAT Exam. Regular practice helps students become more familiar with the most frequently asked questions on topics like electromagnetic induction, optical instruments, and waves and oscillations. These quizzes will also enhance time management, accuracy, and critical thinking skills—skills critical for excelling in the MDCAT Physics section.

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  • Total Questions: 300
  • Total Marks: 300
  • Time: 150 minutes

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What is the term for the spontaneous decay of an atomic nucleus with the emission of particles and/or electromagnetic radiation?

Radioactive decay

Who discovered the concept of nuclear force in 1935?

Hideki Yukawa

What is the term for the process by which a nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation?

Radioactive decay

Who discovered the concept of nuclear spins in 1924?

Otto Stern

What is the term for the process by which a nucleus undergoes a change, resulting in the emission of radiation?

Radioactive decay

What is the term for the emission of particles or electromagnetic radiation from an atomic nucleus?

Radioactive decay

Who developed the first controlled nuclear chain reaction in 1942?

Enrico Fermi

What is the term for the process by which a nucleus absorbs an electron and emits a neutrino?

Electron capture

Who discovered the concept of nuclear binding energy in 1935?

Fritz Strassmann

What is the term for the time it takes for half of the radioactive nuclei in a sample to decay?

Half-life

Who discovered the phenomenon of nuclear chain reactions in 1934?

Enrico Fermi

What is the term for the splitting of a heavy nucleus into two or more lighter nuclei?

Nuclear fission

Who discovered the concept of nuclear shell structure in 1949?

Maria Goeppert Mayer

What is the energy equivalent of one atomic mass unit (u)?

Approximately 931 MeV

What is the term for the nuclei of the same element with different numbers of neutrons?

Isotopes

Who developed the first atomic bomb during World War II?

J. Robert Oppenheimer

What is the term for the process of combining light nuclei to form heavier nuclei?

Nuclear fusion

Who discovered the concept of nuclear isomers in 1921?

Francis William Aston

What is the process by which a heavy nucleus captures a neutron and forms an unstable nucleus?

Neutron capture

What is the term for a stable nucleus splitting into two nuclei of roughly equal mass?

Symmetric fission

What is the term for the number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom?

Neutron number

Who discovered the concept of isotopes in 1913?

Frederick Soddy

What is the mass of a neutron in atomic mass units (u)?

Approximately 1 u

What is the term for the release of energy when a nucleus undergoes fission or fusion?

Nuclear energy

What is the term for a material capable of sustaining a nuclear fission chain reaction?

Fissile material

Who discovered the phenomenon of nuclear fission in 1938?

Otto Hahn

What is the process by which a nucleus spontaneously emits radiation?

Radioactive decay

What is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom?

Mass number

Who discovered radium and polonium in 1898?

Marie Curie

What is the process by which light atomic nuclei combine to form heavier nuclei?

Nuclear fusion

What is the term for the quantized units of electromagnetic radiation?

Photons

What is the term for the emission of light by atoms or molecules when excited by an external source?

Luminescence

What is the term for the process of measuring both the position and momentum of a particle simultaneously to a high degree of precision impossible?

Heisenberg uncertainty principle

Who discovered the quantization of electric charge in 1909?

Robert Millikan

What is the term for the study of atomic and molecular interactions with electromagnetic radiation?

Spectroscopy

What is the term for the process where the wavelength of X-rays changes when scattered by electrons?

Compton effect

What is the term for the phenomenon where a moving source of waves changes the observed frequency of the waves?

Doppler effect

Who discovered the quantization of light energy in 1900?

Max Planck

What is the term for the emission of light by a substance after it has absorbed energy and re-emits it as visible light?

Luminescence

What is the term for the process where a substance absorbs electromagnetic radiation and re-emits it as visible light?

Fluorescence

What is the term for the emission of light by a substance after it has absorbed electromagnetic radiation?

Luminescence

Who discovered the quantization of angular momentum in 1925?

Max Planck

What is the term for the quantized units of electromagnetic radiation?

Photons

What is the term for the emission of light by atoms or molecules when excited by an external source?

Luminescence

What is the term for the process of measuring both the position and momentum of a particle simultaneously to a high degree of precision impossible?

Heisenberg uncertainty principle

Who discovered the quantization of electric charge in 1909?

Robert Millikan

What is the term for the study of atomic and molecular interactions with electromagnetic radiation?

Spectroscopy

What is the term for the process where the wavelength of X-rays changes when scattered by electrons?

Compton effect

What is the term for the phenomenon where a moving source of waves changes the observed frequency of the waves?

Doppler effect

Who discovered the quantization of light energy in 1900?

Max Planck

What is the term for the emission of light by a substance after it has absorbed energy and re-emits it as visible light?

Luminescence

What is the term for the process where a substance absorbs electromagnetic radiation and re-emits it as visible light?

Fluorescence

What is the term for the emission of light by a substance after it has absorbed electromagnetic radiation?

Luminescence

Who discovered the quantization of angular momentum in 1925?

Max Planck

What is the term for the quantized units of electromagnetic radiation?

Photons

What is the term for the emission of light by atoms or molecules when excited by an external source?

Luminescence

What is the term for the process of measuring both the position and momentum of a particle simultaneously to a high degree of precision impossible?

Heisenberg uncertainty principle

Who discovered the quantization of electric charge in 1909?

Robert Millikan

What is the term for the study of atomic and molecular interactions with electromagnetic radiation?

Spectroscopy

What is the term for the effect where the wavelength of X-rays changes when scattered by electrons?

Compton effect

What is the term for the process where a substance absorbs light energy and re-emits it as visible light?

Fluorescence

Who discovered the quantization of light energy in 1900?

Max Planck

What is the term for the phenomenon where light behaves as both a wave and a particle?

Wave-particle duality

Who proposed the concept of quantized energy levels for electrons in atoms in 1913?

Niels Bohr

What is the term for the emission of light by a substance after it has been excited by external energy?

Luminescence

Who developed the mathematical formulation of special relativity in 1905?

Albert Einstein

What is the term for the effect where the wavelength of X-rays changes when scattered by electrons?

Compton effect

Who proposed the concept of quantized energy levels in blackbody radiation in 1900?

Max Planck

What is the term for the phenomenon where a moving source of waves changes the observed frequency of the waves?

Doppler effect

Who discovered the concept of wave-particle duality in 1905?

Albert Einstein

What is the term for the study of atomic and molecular interactions with electromagnetic radiation?

Spectroscopy

Who proposed the concept of quantized orbits for electrons in atoms in 1913?

Niels Bohr

What is the term for the process where an electron jumps from a higher energy level to a lower one, emitting a photon?

Emission spectrum

Who discovered the quantization of energy levels in atoms in 1913?

Niels Bohr

What is the term for the emission of light by atoms or molecules excited to higher energy levels?

Fluorescence

Who discovered the quantization of electric charge in 1909?

Robert Millikan

What is the name of the equation that describes the behavior of matter and energy on the atomic scale?

Schrödinger equation

Who developed the mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics in 1925?

Erwin Schrödinger

What is the process of measuring both the position and momentum of a particle simultaneously to a high degree of precision impossible?

Heisenberg uncertainty principle

Who discovered the quantization of angular momentum in 1925?

Max Planck

What is the phenomenon where light is scattered by charged particles?

Compton effect

Who developed the uncertainty principle in 1927?

Werner Heisenberg

What is the term for the quantized units of electromagnetic radiation?

Photons

Who discovered the wave nature of matter in 1927?

Louis de Broglie

What is the term for the minimum amount of energy that can be gained or lost by an atom?

Quantum

Who developed the theory of special relativity in 1905?

Albert Einstein

What is the study of the behavior of matter and light on the atomic and subatomic scale called?

Quantum mechanics

Who discovered the nucleus of the atom in 1911?

Ernest Rutherford

What is the smallest unit of light called?

Photon

Who proposed the Bohr model of the atom in 1913?

Niels Bohr

What is the term for a circuit that provides an output signal only when certain conditions are met?

Logic gate

What is the term for a circuit that combines two or more input signals into a single output?

Summing amplifier

What is the name of the device used to store and retrieve data in digital circuits?

Memory

What is the basic function of a diode in a circuit?

Control current

What is the term for a circuit that provides an output signal proportional to the difference between two input signals?

Differential amplifier

What is the name of the device used to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy?

Generator

What is the basic function of a transistor in a circuit?

Control current

What is the term for a circuit that provides an output signal only when the input signal exceeds a certain threshold?

Comparator

What is the name of the device used to provide a stable reference voltage in electronic circuits?

Voltage reference

What type of diode allows current to flow in reverse direction when the voltage exceeds a certain value?

Zener diode

What is the term for a circuit that combines two or more signals into a single output?

Mixer

What is the name of the device used to amplify or attenuate electronic signals?

Attenuator

What is the basic function of a resistor in a circuit?

Control current

What is the term for a circuit that provides an output signal opposite in phase to its input signal?

Inverter

What is the name of the device used to switch electronic circuits on or off?

Transistor switch

What type of diode allows current to flow in one direction only?

Rectifier

What is the term for a circuit that changes the frequency of a signal?

Oscillator

What is the name of the device used to store binary data in digital circuits?

Flip-flop

What is the basic function of an inductor in a circuit?

Store energy

What is the term for a circuit that provides an output signal proportional to its input signal?

Amplifier

What is the name of the device used to protect circuits from excessive voltage?

Voltage suppressor

What is the term for the process of converting analog signals to digital signals?

Analog-to-digital conversion

Which type of transistor has three layers of semiconductor material?

Bipolar junction transistor (BJT)

What is the process of converting DC voltage to AC voltage called?

Inversion

What is the term for a circuit that changes AC voltage to a different level?

Voltage transformer

What is the basic function of a capacitor in a circuit?

Store charge

What is the name of the device used to increase or decrease voltage in AC circuits?

Transformer

What is the term for a circuit that provides an output signal only when certain conditions are met?

Logic gate

What is the process of combining multiple signals into one called?

Multiplexing

What type of diode emits light when forward biased?

Light-emitting diode (LED)

What is the term for the property of a material that opposes the flow of electric current, converting electrical energy into heat?

Resistance

What is the term for a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy?

Electric motor

What is the term for the transfer of energy as a result of a temperature difference?

Heat transfer

What is the term for a material that has a very low resistance to the flow of electric current?

Superconductor

What is the term for a measure of the difficulty in moving charge carriers through a material?

Resistivity

What is the term for the force exerted between charged particles?

Electrostatic force

What is the term for the process of combining two atoms to form a larger atom?

Fusion

What is the term for the force that causes electrons to flow in a conductor when subjected to an electric field?

Electric field force

What is the term for a device that allows current to flow in only one direction?

Diode

What is the term for a material that has a high resistance to the flow of electric current?

Insulator

What is the term for the rate at which electrical energy is transferred by an electric circuit?

Power

What is the term for the ability of a material to conduct electricity?

Conductivity

What is the term for the flow of electric charge carriers in a material?

Electric current

What is the term for the process of adding electrons to an atom?

Reduction

What is the term for the property of a material to resist changes in its electrical current?

Inductance

What is the term for the attraction of an atom for an additional electron?

Electron affinity

What is the term for the process of removing electrons from an atom?

Ionization

What is the term for the ability of a material to store electrical energy in an electric field?

Capacitance

What is the term for a material that has electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator?

Semiconductor

What is the term for the opposition to the flow of electric current in a material?

Resistance

What is the term for the movement of electrons in a specific direction under the influence of an electric field?

Electric current

What is the term for a material that does not allow electrons to flow freely?

Insulator

What is the term for a material that allows electrons to flow freely?

Conductor

What is the term for the outermost shell of electrons in an atom?

Valence shell

What is the term for the energy required to remove an electron from an atom?

Ionization energy

What is the unit of atomic mass?

Atomic mass unit (amu)

What is the term for the number of atoms in one mole of a substance?

Avogadro's number

What is the term for the weighted average mass of all isotopes of an element?

Atomic mass

What is the atomic mass unit (amu) equivalent to?

Approximately the mass of a proton or neutron

What is an isotope?

Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons

What is the frequency of AC commonly expressed in?

Hertz

What type of current periodically changes direction?

Alternating current

What is the phase difference between voltage and current in a purely resistive-capacitive-inductive AC circuit?

Zero degrees

What is the unit of apparent power?

Volt-ampere

What is the characteristic of an AC waveform that determines its rate of change?

Frequency

What is the relationship between peak-to-peak value and RMS value for an AC waveform?

Peak-to-peak value times square root of 2

What is the phase difference between voltage and current in a purely capacitive-inductive AC circuit?

Zero degrees

What is the unit of reactive power?

Volt-ampere reactive

What is the characteristic of an AC waveform that determines its time taken to complete one cycle?

Period

What is the relationship between peak value and RMS value for an AC waveform?

Peak value times square root of 2

What is the phase difference between voltage and current in a purely resistive-inductive-capacitive AC circuit?

Zero degrees

What is the unit of angular frequency?

Radians per second

What is the characteristic of an AC waveform that determines its displacement from the zero point?

Amplitude

What is the relationship between frequency and angular frequency for an AC waveform?

Directly proportional

What is the phase difference between voltage and current in a purely resistive-capacitive AC circuit?

Less than 90 degrees

What is the unit of peak-to-peak voltage?

Volts

What is the characteristic of an AC waveform that determines the number of cycles per second?

Frequency

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength for an AC waveform?

Inversely proportional

What is the phase difference between voltage and current in a purely capacitive-inductive AC circuit?

Less than 90 degrees

What is the unit of peak voltage?

Volts

What is the characteristic of an AC waveform that determines its intensity?

Amplitude

What is the phase difference between voltage and current in a purely resistive-inductive AC circuit?

Less than 90 degrees

What is the relationship between frequency and time period for an AC waveform?

Inversely proportional

What is the peak-to-peak value of an AC waveform?

Twice the peak value

What is the instrument used to measure resistance in an AC circuit?

Ohmmeter

What is the unit of frequency?

Hertz

What is the average power consumed in a purely resistive AC circuit?

Voltage times current

What is the period of a 60 Hz alternating current?

1/60 second

What is the phase difference between voltage and current in a purely capacitive AC circuit?

90 degrees

What is the frequency of a 50 Hz alternating current?

50 cycles per second

What is the property of a material that determines its ability to conduct magnetic flux called?

Permeability

What is the process of aligning the magnetic domains in a material to increase its magnetization called?

Magnetization

What is the force experienced by a charged particle moving through a magnetic field called?

Magnetic force

What is the region surrounding a magnet where magnetic forces are experienced called?

Magnetic field

What is the SI unit of magnetic reluctance?

Ampere-turn per weber

What is the process of aligning the magnetic domains in a material to reduce its magnetization called?

Demagnetization

What is the force experienced by a current-carrying wire placed in a magnetic field called?

Lorentz force

What is the phenomenon where a current-carrying wire experiences a force when placed in a magnetic field?

Magnetic force

What is the direction of the induced current in a conductor according to Lenz's law?

Opposes the change in magnetic flux

What is the process of generating an electromotive force by changing the magnetic flux through a circuit called?

Electromagnetic induction

Which law states that the induced electromotive force in a closed circuit is proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux through the circuit?

Faraday's law

What is the phenomenon where a changing magnetic field induces an electric current in a nearby conductor?

Electromagnetic induction

What is the SI unit of magnetic reluctance?

Ampere-turn per weber

What is the property of a material that determines the degree to which it concentrates magnetic lines of flux called?

Permeability

What is the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire determined by?

Right-hand rule

What is the property of a material that determines its ability to conduct magnetic flux called?

Permeability

What is the process of aligning the magnetic domains in a material to increase its magnetization called?

Magnetization

What is the force experienced by a charged particle moving through a magnetic field called?

Magnetic force

What is the region surrounding a magnet where magnetic forces are experienced called?

Magnetic field

What is the SI unit of magnetic reluctance?

Ampere-turn per weber

What is the process of aligning the magnetic domains in a material to reduce its magnetization called?

Demagnetization

What is the force experienced by a current-carrying wire placed in a magnetic field called?

Lorentz force

What is the phenomenon where a current-carrying wire experiences a force when placed in a magnetic field?

Magnetic force

What is the direction of the induced current in a conductor according to Lenz's law?

Opposes the change in magnetic flux

What is the process of generating an electromotive force by changing the magnetic flux through a circuit called?

Electromagnetic induction

What is the SI unit of magnetic reluctance?

Ampere-turn per weber

What is the property of a material that determines the degree to which it concentrates magnetic lines of flux called?

Permeability

What is the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire determined by?

Right-hand rule

What is the property of a material that determines its ability to conduct magnetic flux called?

Permeability

What is the process of aligning the magnetic domains in a material to increase its magnetization called?

Magnetization

What is the SI unit of magnetic flux?

Weber

What is the magnetic field strength at the center of a circular loop of wire carrying current?

Zero

What type of magnetic material loses its magnetism when the magnetizing force is removed?

Temporary magnet

What is the SI unit of magnetic field strength?

Tesla

What is the magnetic field strength inside a solenoid called when a current flows through it?

Magnetic field

What is the phenomenon where a current-carrying conductor produces a magnetic field around it?

Electromagnetism

What is the SI unit of magnetic reluctance?

Ampere-turn per weber

What is the process of aligning the magnetic domains in a material to reduce its magnetization called?

Demagnetization

What is the force experienced by a current-carrying wire placed in a magnetic field called?

Lorentz force

What is the property of a material that determines its ability to conduct magnetic flux called?

Permeability

What is the direction of the induced current in a conductor according to Lenz's law?

Opposes the change in magnetic flux

What is the phenomenon where a current-carrying wire experiences a force when placed in a magnetic field?

Magnetic force

What is the property of a material that determines the degree to which it concentrates magnetic lines of flux called?

Permeability

What is the direction of the magnetic field inside a solenoid?

Along the axis

What is the phenomenon where a changing magnetic field induces an electric current in a nearby conductor?

Electromagnetic induction

What is the process of aligning the magnetic domains in a material to increase its magnetization called?

Magnetization

What is the SI unit of magnetic reluctance?

Ampere-turn per weber

What is the process of aligning the magnetic domains in a material to reduce its magnetization called?

Demagnetization

What is the force experienced by a current-carrying wire placed in a magnetic field called?

Lorentz force

What is the property of a material that determines its ability to conduct magnetic flux called?

Permeability

What is the direction of the induced current in a conductor according to Lenz's law?

Opposes the change in magnetic flux

What is the phenomenon where a current-carrying wire experiences a force when placed in a magnetic field?

Magnetic force

What is the property of a material that determines the degree to which it concentrates magnetic lines of flux called?

Permeability

What is the direction of the magnetic field inside a solenoid?

Along the axis

What is the phenomenon where a changing magnetic field induces an electric current in a nearby conductor?

Electromagnetic induction

What is the process of aligning the magnetic domains in a material to increase its magnetization called?

Magnetization

What is the SI unit of magnetic permeability?

Henry per meter

What is the force experienced by a charged particle moving through a magnetic field called?

Magnetic force

What is the region surrounding a magnet where magnetic forces are experienced called?

Magnetic field

What is the property of a material that determines its response to an applied magnetic field called?

Magnetic susceptibility

What is the unit of electric current?

Ampere

What is the reciprocal of resistance?

Conductance

What is the instrument used to measure voltage in a circuit?

Voltmeter

What is the potential difference required to produce a current of one ampere in a circuit with a resistance of one ohm?

Volt

What type of current periodically changes direction?

Alternating current

What is the measure of how difficult it is for current to flow through a material called?

Resistance

Which law describes the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical circuit?

Ohm's law

What is the rate of flow of electric charge past a point in a circuit called?

Electric current

What is the device used to control the flow of current in a circuit?

Resistor

What is the unit of resistance?

Ohm

What is the electrical term for the total opposition to the flow of current in a circuit?

Impedance

What is the device used to measure electric current in a circuit?

Ammeter

What is the potential difference required to produce a current of one ampere in a conductor with a resistance of one ohm?

Volt

Which type of current flows in one direction only?

Direct current

What is the property of a material that allows it to conduct electricity called?

Conductivity

What is the opposition to the flow of electric current in a circuit?

Resistance

Which law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points?

Ohm's law

What is the flow of electric charge through a conductor called?

Electric current

What is the unit of voltage?

Volt

What is the opposition to the flow of alternating current caused by inductance or capacitance?

Reactance

What is the device used to store electric charge in a circuit?

Capacitor

What is the unit of electric current?

Ampere

What is the reciprocal of resistance?

Conductance

What is the instrument used to measure voltage in a circuit?

Voltmeter

What is the potential difference required to produce a current of one ampere in a circuit with a resistance of one ohm?

Volt

What type of current periodically changes direction?

Alternating current

What is the measure of how difficult it is for current to flow through a material called?

Resistance

Which law describes the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical circuit?

Ohm's law

What is the rate of flow of electric charge past a point in a circuit called?

Electric current

What is the device used to control the flow of current in a circuit?

Resistor

What is the SI unit of electric field strength?

Newton per coulomb

What is the property of an object that allows it to attract or repel other objects with a charge without touching them?

Electrostatic force

What is the SI unit of electric potential?

Volt

What is the property of an object that allows it to retain its charge and repel other like charges?

Electric polarization

What happens to the electric field strength between two charged plates if the magnitude of the charges on the plates increases?

Increases

What is the process of transferring charge between objects through direct contact called?

Conduction

What is the phenomenon where a neutral object becomes charged when it is brought close to a charged object?

Electrostatic induction

Which material does not allow electric charges to move freely and inhibits the flow of electricity?

Insulator

What is the electric field strength at a point in space due to a negative charge?

Radially inward

What is the force experienced by a charge placed in an electric field?

Electrostatic force

What is the process of redistributing charges on an object without direct contact with a charged object called?

Induction

What is the property of an object that allows it to attract small objects due to its electric charge?

Electrostatic force

What is the SI unit of electric field strength?

Newton per coulomb

What happens to the electric field strength between two charged plates if the distance between them increases?

Decreases

What is the electric field strength at a point in space due to a positive charge?

Radially outward

What is the force between two point charges directly proportional to?

The product of their magnitudes and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them

What is the law that states that like charges repel each other and opposite charges attract each other?

Coulomb's law

Which material allows electrons to move freely and conducts electricity well?

Conductor

Which law describes the force between two point charges as directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them?

Coulomb's law

What is the SI unit of electric field strength?

Newton per coulomb

What is the property of an object that allows it to attract or repel other objects with a charge without touching them?

Electrostatic force

What is the SI unit of electric potential?

Volt

What is the property of an object that allows it to retain its charge and repel other like charges?

Electric polarization

What happens to the electric field strength between two charged plates if the magnitude of the charges on the plates increases?

Increases

What is the process of transferring charge between objects through direct contact called?

Conduction

What is the phenomenon where a neutral object becomes charged when it is brought close to a charged object?

Electrostatic induction

Which material does not allow electric charges to move freely and inhibits the flow of electricity?

Insulator

What is the electric field strength at a point in space due to a negative charge?

Radially inward

What is the force experienced by a charge placed in an electric field?

Electrostatic force

What is the process of redistributing charges on an object without direct contact with a charged object called?

Induction

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