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Electrostatics: Electric Potential MCQ

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Electric PotentialEasyQuestion 31441

Question

Electric potential V at a point is defined as:
  1. A
    Work done to move charge from infinity to that point per unit charge
    Correct
  2. B
    Force on unit charge
  3. C
    Charge × distance
  4. D
    Electric field × distance

Correct answer

Work done to move charge from infinity to that point per unit charge

Explanation

V = W/q₀ = work done by external agent per unit charge to bring a positive test charge from infinity to that point, with no kinetic energy gained.