In moving from A to B along an electric field line, the work done by the electric field on an electron is 6.4×10−19J. If ϕ1 and ϕ2 are equipotential surfaces, then the potential difference Vc−VA is :
A
−4V
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B
4V
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C
0
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D
6.4V
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Solution
The correct option is C4V Work done will be equal to change in potential energy WeL=q(Vi−Vf) or 6.4×10−19=−1.6×10−19(VA−VB) or VA−VB=−4V or VA−VC=−4V(∵VB=VC) or VC−VA=4V