To bring a unit positive charge from infinity to a point in an electric field, some work has to done, which is called:
A
potential energy
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B
electric potential
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C
electric field
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D
electric induction
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Solution
The correct option is C electric potential Amount of work done on a unit positive charge in an electric field from bringing it from infinity to certain point is called electric potential. Potential at infinity is assumed to be zero.