Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

Calculate the work required to bring a charge -q to point D, given charges +q at A, -q at B, and +q at C, with distances d1, d2, and d3 from D to A, B, and C respectively. Use the formula: Work = (charge at D) × (potential at D due to charges at A, B, and C).

A

-q * (q / (4 * π * ε0) * (1/d1 - 1/d2 + 1/d3))

B

-q * (q / (4 * π * ε0) * (1/d1 + 1/d2 - 1/d3))

C

-q * (q / (4 * π * ε0) * (1/d1 + 1/d2 + 1/d3))

D

-q * (q / (4 * π * ε0) * (1/d1 - 1/d2 - 1/d3))

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The potential at D due to charges at A, B, and C is calculated using the formula: q / (4 * π * ε0) * (1/d1 - 1/d2 + 1/d3). Multiplying by the charge -q at D gives the work done.

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