NEET Physics Potential Difference Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The potential difference between two points is independent of the path taken by a charge moving between them. | Reason (R): The electrostatic force is a conservative force.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false, but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The potential difference depends only on the initial and final positions, not on the path, because electrostatic force is conservative. This is consistent with the NCERT discussion on potential difference and work done moving a charge.
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