Correct Answer - Option 2 : Volt
CONCEPT:
- The amount of work done in moving a unit positive charge in an electric field from infinity to that point without accelerating the charge against the direction of the electric field is electrostatic potential.
- The electrostatic potential is given by
\(\Rightarrow V = \frac{W}{q}\)
Where V = Electrostatic potential , W = Work q = Charge
EXPLANATION:
- The electrostatic potential is given by
\(\Rightarrow V = \frac{W}{q}\)
Substituting the corresponding values of units in the above equation, the equation becomes
\(\Rightarrow V = \frac{Joule}{Coloumb}\)
\(\Rightarrow V = J/C \)
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Unit of electric potential is J/C is abbreviated as Volt. Hence option 2 is the answer
