Electric Potential at a Point in Space Due to a Point Charge Q
Assertion :Po...
Question
Assertion :Positive charge always moves from a higher potential point to lower potential point Reason: Electric potential is a vector quantity
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect The direction of electric potential is from higher potential to lower potential ,so positive charge moves from hgher to lower potential.
Electric potential is scalar quantity. It is defined as work done against a unit charge .