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Figure shows some equipotential lines distributed in space. A charged object is moved from point A to point B. Which of the following statements is true?

 

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a
The work done in Fig. (i) is the greatest.
b
The work done in Fig. (ii) is the least.
c
The work done is the same in Fig. (i), Fig. (ii) and Fig. (iii).
d
The work done in Fig. (iii) is greater than Fig. (ii) but equal to that in Fig. (i).

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Correct option is C

The work done by a electrostatic force is given by W12 = q(V2 - V1 ). Here initial and final potentials are same in all three cases and same charge is moved, so work done is same in all three cases.


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