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Define potential difference between two points in a conductor.

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Potential differene between two points A and B, in an electric field, is defined as the amount of work done in order to move unit positive charge from point B to point A.
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  • Potential difference between two points is equal to

    A
    `("Work done")/("charge")`
    B
    Charge `xx` work done
    C
    `("Charge")/("work done")`
    D
    `("(charge)"^(2))/("work done")`

  • The potential difference between two points also called

    A
    voltage
    B
    work
    C
    electric power
    D
    rating

  • The potential difference between points A nd B is

    A
    0 V
    B
    10 V
    C
    4 V
    D
    5 V

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