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Displacement Current

Low Priority
Consistency: 25%
Weightage: 5 / 20 Yrs

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Questions
5 MCQs

01
PYQ 2016
easy
physics ID: neet-201

A resistance and a capacitor of reactance are connected in series across a source. When the capacitor is charged, the peak value of the displacement current is:
1.
2.
3.
4.

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PYQ 2019
easy
physics ID: neet-201

A parallel plate capacitor of capacitance is being charged by a voltage source whose potential is changing at the rate of The conduction current through the connecting wires, and the displacement current through the plates of the capacitor would be, respectively:

1. zero, zero 2. zero,
3. 4. zero
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03
PYQ 2021
medium
physics ID: neet-202
A capacitor of capacitance is connected across an AC source of voltage , given by;

The displacement current between the plates of the capacitor would then be given by:
1. 2.
3. 4.
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04
PYQ 2024
easy
physics ID: neet-202

A parallel plate capacitor is charged by connecting it to a battery through a resistor. If is the current in the circuit, then in the gap between the plates:

1. A displacement current of magnitude equal to flows in the same direction as
2. A displacement current of magnitude equal to flows in the opposite direction to
3. A displacement current of magnitude greater than flows but it can be in any direction.
4. There is no current.
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05
PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: neet-202
A parallel plate capacitor made of circular plates is being charged such that the surface charge density on its plates is increasing at a constant rate with time. The magnetic field arising due to displacement current is:
1. non-zero everywhere with a maximum at the imaginary cylindrical surface connecting the peripheries of the plates.
2. zero between the plates and non-zero outside.
3. zero at all places.
4. constant between the plates and zero outside the plates.
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Preparing Displacement Current for NEET

Displacement Current is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.

The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Displacement Current. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.

Topic Frequently Asked Questions

Is Displacement Current a high-weightage topic?

You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.

Should I memorize the solutions?

No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.