AP EAMCET20224 Jul 2022Morning ShiftPhysicsElectrostaticsActual
Two positive point charges of 10 μC and 12 μC are placed 10 cm apart in air. The work done to bring them 6 cm closer is
Options
- A8 . 1   J
- B3 . 2   J
- C9   J
- D13 . 5   J
Correct answer
A. 8 . 1   J
Step-by-step solution
Work done = Increase in potential energy = K q 1 q 2 1 r 2 - 1 r 1 = 9 × 10 9 × 10 × 10 - 6 × 12 × 10 - 6 1 6 - 1 10 × 10 2 = 7 . 2   J Hence, the correct option is 8 . 1   J .