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On moving a charge of ` 20 ` coulomb by ` 2 cm`, ` 2J` of work is done , the potential difference between the points is .

A

0.1 V

B

8V

C

2V

D

0.5V

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The correct Answer is:
A

By definition of electrostatic potential energy
`DeltaU=q DeltaV`
`DeltaV=(DeltaU)/q=2/20=0.1 V`
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