Physics · 2026
JEE Main · 21 January 2026, Shift 2 · Q40
Consider two identical metallic spheres of radius R each having charge Q and mass m. Their centers have an initial separation of 4 R. Both the…
Consider two identical metallic spheres of radius $\displaystyle R$ each having charge $\displaystyle Q$ and mass $\displaystyle m$. Their centers have an initial separation of $\displaystyle 4 R$. Both the spheres are given an initial speed of $\displaystyle u$ towards each other. The minimum value of $\displaystyle u$, so that they can just touch each other is :
(Take $\displaystyle k=\frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_0}$ and assume $\displaystyle k Q^2>G m^2$ where $\displaystyle G$ is the Gravitational constant)
Official answer
From NTA’s final answer key for this paper.
(2)
$\displaystyle \sqrt{\frac{k Q^2}{4 m R}\left(1-\frac{G m^2}{k Q^2}\right)}$
More from Electrostatics
- Two charged conducting spheres S_1 and S_2 of radii 8 cm and 18 cm are connected to each other by a wire. After equilibrium is established, the ratio…2026
- The electric potential as a function of x, y is given by V=5(x^2-y^2) V. The electric field at a point (2,3) m is ____ V/m.2026
- Two point charges q_1=3 μ C and q_2=-4 μ C are placed at points (2 i+3 j+3 k) and ( i+ j+ k) respectively. Force on charge q_2 is ____ N. (. Take…2026
- A thin half ring of radius 35 cm is uniformly charged with a total charge of Q coulomb. If the magnitude of the electric field at centre of the half…2026
- A three coulomb charge moves from the point (0,-2,-5) to the point (5,1,2) in an electric field expressed as E=2 x i+3 y^2 j+4 k N / C. The work done…2026
- A rigid dipole undergoes a simple harmonic motion about its centre in the presence of an electric field E_1=E_0 x. If another electric field E_2=2…2026
- Two metal plates (A, B) are kept horizontally with separation of (12/(π)) cm, with plate A on the top. An atomizer jet sprays oil (density 1.5 g /…2026
- Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: In electrostatics, a conductor does…2026
JEE Main 2026 Physics question, with the answer from NTA’s final answer key. Where our answers come from.