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Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces

A point charg...

Question

A point charge Q is placed at origin. A point charge $q_{0}$ is taken from A to B by two different paths (1) & (2). Work due by field along (1) is $W_{1}$ & along (2) is $W_{2}$ .

W_{1} = W_{2}

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W_{1} > W_{2}

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W_{2} > W_{1}

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Relation depends upon signs of Q &

q_{0}

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Solution

The correct option is A $W_{1} = W_{2}$
Work done by electric field is independent of path, same for all paths between two points.

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