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Grade-9
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Question

A small positive charge is moved from Q to P. The work done on the charge is

  1. Negative
  2. Positive
  3. Zero
  4. Cannot be determined

hintHint:

Work done is negative of change in potential energy. (W= -ΔPE)

The correct answer is: Positive


    • The work done will be equal to the negative change in potential energy.
    • Potential energy(U) is inversely proportional to the distance between the two charges.
    • Since, RQ > RP.
    • Therefore, Up > UQ
    • The potential energy will be negative in taking a charge from Q to P(Since, potential energy at P is greater).
    • Hence, the work done will be positive.
    • So, the correct option is b.

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