What physical quantity does the electron volt(eV) measure?

Charge

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Energy

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Solution

The correct option is C Energy
Electron volt or $e V$ is the unit of energy (electrical energy). $1 e V = 1.6 \times 10 ⁻ ¹ ⁹$ coulombs (charge of an electron) $\times$ 1 volt.

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