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A charge of 5 C is moved from infinity to point X in an electric field. The work done to move the charge is 20 J. The electric potential at point X is A) 100 V B) 25 V C) 15 V D) 4 V

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

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A charge of 5 C is moved from infinity to point X in an electric field. The work done to move
the charge is 20 J. The electric potential at point X is
A) 100 V
B) 25 V
C) 15 V
D) 4 V

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