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Chapter: Electrostatics· Physics

The work done in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to a given point against the direction of electric field is known as _____.

Q.1 (iv) The work done in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to a given point against the direction of electric field is known as _____.

A. electric flux

B. magnetic potential

C. electric potential

D. gravitational potential

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Answer: C. electric potential

Answer: (c) electric potential

By definition, the electric potential at a point is the work done per unit positive charge in bringing a test charge from infinity to that point against the electric field, \(V = W/q_0\). Its SI unit is the volt (J/C).

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