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Electric Potential Difference — Quiz

Question 10 • Physics

Which equation is used to calculate the electric potential in an electric field from a point charge?

Answer
A
cap v is equal to k the fraction with numerator q and denominator d squared
B
cap v is equal to k q over d
C
triangle cap v is equal to triangle cap u over q
D
triangle cap v is equal to triangle cap u over cap e

Explanation

The electric potential a distance d from a point charge q is V = kq/d, where k is Coulomb’s constant. Therefore, choice B gives the correct equation. The inverse-square expression in choice A describes the electric field’s magnitude, not electric potential.

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