NEET2005PhysicsElectrostaticsActual
As per the diagram a point charge +q is placed at the origin O . Work done in taking another point charge - Q from the point A [coordinate (0, a) ] to another point B [coordinates (a, 0) ] along the straight path AB is:
Options
- Azero
- B( q Q 4 ₀ 1 a^2 ) 2 a
- C( -q Q 4 ₀ 1 a^2 ) 2 a
- D( q Q 4 ₀ 1 a^2 ) a 2
Correct answer
A. zero
Step-by-step solution
Work done is equal to zero because the potential of A and B are the same = 1 4 ₀ q a No work done if a particle does not change its potential energy. i.e. initial potential energy = final potential energy.