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A charge +q is distributed over a thin ring of radius $r$ with line charge density λ=qsin2θ/πr. Note that the ring is in the XY-plane and θ is the angle made by r with the X-axis. The work done by the electric force in displacing a point charge +Q from the centre of the ring to infinity is
PhysicsElectrostaticsKVPYKVPY 2019 (SB/SX)
Options:
  • A equal to qQ/2πε0r
  • B equal to qQ/4πε0r
  • C equal to zero only, if the path is a straight line perpendicular to the plane of the ring
  • D equal to qQ/8πε0r
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The correct answer is: equal to qQ/4πε0r


As charge distribution is over a circle, potential due to charge over ring is 


V=kr.qtotal


where, qtotal =02πqsin2θπrrdθ


=qπ02π1-cos2θ2.dθ


=qπθ2-sin2θ402π=q


So, potential at centre of ring =V


=kqtotalr


V=kqr


Also, work done in taking a charge Q from centre of ring to infinity = potential energy of system


=V·Q=kqQr=qQ4πε0r


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