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Electrostatics: Electric Potential MCQ

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Electric PotentialEasyQuestion 31442

Question

Electric potential due to point charge q at distance r is:
  1. A
    kq/r²
  2. B
    kq/r
    Correct
  3. C
    kq²/r
  4. D
    kq/r³

Correct answer

kq/r

Explanation

V = kq/r. Unlike E (∝ 1/r²), potential falls off as 1/r.

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