NEET Physics Electric Potential MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about electric potential in the context of electrostatics is/are correct?
The electrostatic potential at a point is defined as the work done in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to that point.
The electric potential is uniform throughout the space between two charged plates.
Electrostatic potential is independent of the path taken to bring the charge from infinity to the point.
The potential due to a point charge is proportional to the square of the distance from the charge.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A is correct as it defines electric potential accurately. Statement B is misleading since potential can vary at the edges of the plates due to fringing effects. Statement C is true, but D is incorrect as the potential varies inversely with distance, not proportionally to its square.
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