Four identical point masses, each of mass $m$ and carrying charge $+q$, are placed at the corners of a square of side $a$ on a frictionless horizontal surface. If the particles are released simultaneously, the kinetic energy of the system when they are infinitely far apart is

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 $q_0 = \frac{q}{2}$ 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

The repulsive force between two point charges is $F$ when they are separated by a distance of $1 \, m$. Now,these point charges are replaced by spheres of radius $25 \, cm$ having the same charges. The distance between their centers is $1 \, m$. The repulsive force in the two cases will decrease according to:

Two identical positive charges are fixed on the $y$-axis, at equal distances from the origin $O$. $A$ particle with a negative charge starts on the $x$-axis at a large distance from $O$, moves along the $+x$-axis, passes through $O$, and moves far away from $O$. Its acceleration $a$ is taken as positive in the positive $x$-direction. The particle's acceleration $a$ is plotted against its $x$-coordinate. Which of the following best represents the plot?

Three parallel metal plates,each of area $A$,are placed as shown in the figure. Charges $Q_1$,$Q_2$,and $Q_3$ are given to them. Edge effects are negligible. Calculate the charge on the two outermost surfaces '$a$' and '$f$'.

Which of the field patterns given below is valid for electric field as well as for magnetic field?