Question
Define electric potential. State its practical unit and define it.
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Answer
The amount of work done in moving a unit positive charge from infinity to a given point in an electric field is called electric potential.
The unit of electric potential is volt. It is denoted by the symbol V.
One volt is defined as the electric potential at a point when 1 J of work is done in bringing 1 C of electric charge from infinity to the given point in an electric field.
The unit of electric potential is volt. It is denoted by the symbol V.
One volt is defined as the electric potential at a point when 1 J of work is done in bringing 1 C of electric charge from infinity to the given point in an electric field.
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