Physics-Electric Potential
NEET Physics Electric Potential MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12
Which of the following statements about electric potential is correct?
A
The electric potential at a point is the work done in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to that point without acceleration.
B
Electric potential is always zero at points infinitely far from any charges.
C
The potential due to a point charge is independent of the distance from the charge.
D
Electric potential can be negative if the work done against an electric field is positive.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The definition of electric potential states that it is the work done in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to a point in an electric field without acceleration, as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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