NEET Physics Electric Potential Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The electric potential due to a point charge decreases with distance from the charge. | Reason (R): The potential due to a point charge is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the charge.
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.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is true because the potential due to a point charge decreases with distance (1/r dependence). The reason is false as it incorrectly states a 1/r^2 relationship, which applies to electric field, not potential.
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