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If a unit positive charge is taken from one point to another over an equipotential surface, then
PhysicsElectrostaticsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2020 (17 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A work is done on the charge
  • B work is done by the charge
  • C work done is constant
  • D no work is done
Solution:
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The correct answer is: no work is done
Potential difference between any two points on equipotential surface is zero. i.e.,
\(V_1-V_2=0\)
\(\therefore\) Work done to move a unit positive charge from one point another,
\(W=q\left(V_1-V_2\right)=q[0]=0\)

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