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Define electric potential at a point. What is its SI unit?


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Concept used: Electric potential

Prerequisite: Knowledge of electric potential

  1. The electric potential at a point is the amount of work done to move a unit positive charge from an infinitely long distance to that point.
  2. The SI unit of electric potential is volt (V), and it can also be written as Joule per Coulomb.

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