Physics-Potential Difference

NEET Physics Potential Difference Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12

Assertion (A): The potential difference between two points is directly proportional to the work done in moving a unit positive charge between them. | Reason (R): The work done by an external force in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to a point is equal to the electrostatic potential at that point.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false, but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

While both statements are true, Reason (R) explains the concept of electrostatic potential at a point, not the potential difference between two points. Hence, R does not explain A.

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