NEET Physics Electric Potential MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about electric potential are correct?
The electric potential inside a conductor is constant and equals the potential at its surface.
Electric potential is defined as the work done per unit charge in bringing a charge from infinity to a point in an electric field.
The potential energy of a charge in an electric field is independent of the path taken to reach that point.
Electric potential is the same at all points inside a non-conductive material regardless of charge distribution.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A is correct because the electric potential within a conductor is uniform and equals the potential at its surface due to the charge distribution. Statement B is incorrect as it describes potential in terms of work done which is not limited to infinity. Statement C is not fully accurate in this context as potential energy can depend on the configuration of charges. Statement D is incorrect because electric potential can vary within non-conductive materials depending on charge distribution.
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