MCQ
The work done in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to a given point against the direction of electric field is known as ______.
  • A
    electric flux
  • B
    magnetic potential
  • C
    electric potential
  • D
    gravitational potential

Answer

The work done in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to a given point against the direction of electric field is known as electric potential

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