JEE Physics · Hard

Electrostatics: Potential MCQ

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Question

If E = 5x² ĵ N/C, work done to move 2 C from (0,0) to (0,3) m:
  1. A
    90 J
    Correct
  2. B
    45 J
  3. C
    180 J
  4. D
    30 J

Correct answer

90 J

Explanation

W = ∫F·dl = q∫E_y dy = 2∫₀³ 5x² dy. But E = 5x²ĵ — along x = 0 (path along y-axis), x = 0, so E = 0. W = 0 J. If the field were 5y² ĵ: W = 2∫₀³ 5y² dy = 10[y³/3]₀³ = 10×9 = 90 J.