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Which among the following statements is true about the work done in bringing a unit positive charge from point P to Q in an electrostatic field ?

A

Minimum work is done in case of path II.

B

Maximum work is done in case of path I.

C

Work done is same in all the three paths.

D

Work done is zero in case of path II.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Work done on a unit charge +q by the electrostatic field due to any given charge configuration is independent of the path, and depends in only on its initial and final positions.
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