Question
Physics Question on electrostatic potential and capacitance
If 20 J of work has to be done to move an electric charge of 4 C from a point, where potential is 10 V to another point, where potential is V volt, find the value of V.
A
2 V
B
70 V
C
5 V
D
15 V
Answer
15 V
Explanation
Solution
If we move a charge q from point A to B, then potential
difference
VB−VA=qWAB \hspace20mm ..(i)
VB=V,VA=10 volt,
WAB=20 J, q = 4 C
On putting these values in E (i)
V - 10 420
V - 10 = 5
V = 15 volt