Physics-Electric Potential
NEET Physics Electric Potential Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): The work done in assembling a configuration of charges depends only on the final configuration. | Reason (R): Electrostatic force is conservative, making potential energy path-independent.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The assertion and reason are both true because the work done in assembling a configuration of charges depends only on the final arrangement, and electrostatic force being conservative implies that potential energy is path-independent, supporting the assertion.
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