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What do you understand by the term "electric potential"? (or potential) at a point? What is the unit of electric potential?

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The electric potential (or potential) at a point in an electric field is defined as the work done in moving a unit positive charge from infinity to that point. It is denoted by the symbol, V and its unit is volt.

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