NEET Physics Electric Potential Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The work done in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to a point in an electrostatic field is the electrostatic potential at that point. | Reason (R): The electrostatic force is conservative, allowing path-independence of work.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The electrostatic potential is defined as the work done in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to a point in the field, and this work is path-independent due to the conservative nature of electrostatic forces.
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