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In the following diagram the work done in moving a point charge from point P to point A, P to B and P to C is respectively $W_{A}$ , $W_{B}$ and $W_{C}$ , then

W_{A} = W_{B} = W_{C}

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W_{A} = W_{B} = W_{C} = 0

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W_{A} > W_{B} > W_{C}

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W_{A} < W_{B} < W_{C}

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Solution

The correct option is B $W_{A} = W_{B} = W_{C} = 0$

According to the figure, there is no other charge. A single charge when moved in a space of no field, does not experience any force hence no work is done. $W_{A} = W_{B} = W_{C} = 0$

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