What is the work done in moving a unit positive charge from infinity to that point, at that point?

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  1. Charge
  2. Current
  3. Electric potential
  4. Resistance

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Option 3 : Electric potential
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Solution: The correct answer is Electric potential.

Key Points

  • The electric potential is defined as the work done by source is bringing a test charge/source charge/ positive charge from infinity to that point.
  • It is a Scalar Quantity.
  • Its dimensional formula M1L2T-3A-1
  • Its formula is V=kq/r.; where V is potential K is Coulomb's Constant, q is charge and r is the distance between desired position and initial position.

Additional Information CHARGE:

  • Charge is the property of matter that causes it to experience a force carried by atomic particles such as electrons and protons.
  • It is a scalar quantity.

Current:

  • It is the rate of flow of charges in order to complete h circuit
  • Its S.I. unit is Ampere.
  • It is a scalar quantity.

RESISTANCE

  • It is defined as the opposition offered to the flow of current
  • It's S. I. unit is Ohm denoted by symbol Ω.
  • Its formula is Resistance =voltage current.
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