Question
Question: Figure shows the field lines of a positive point charge. The work done by the field in moving a smal...
Figure shows the field lines of a positive point charge. The work done by the field in moving a small positive charge from Q to P is
A
Zero
B
Positive
C
Negative
D
Data insufficient
Answer
Negative
Explanation
Solution
: In moving a small positive charge from Q to P, work has to be done by an external agency aginst the electric field. Therefore, work done by the field is negative.