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Show that the work done by an external force in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to a point is equal to electrostatic potential (V) at that point.

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R G PUBLICATION-ELECTOSTATIC POTENTIAL AND CAPACITANCE-EXERCISE
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  7. Deduce the expression for potential energy of a system of charges?

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  9. Deduce the expression for potential energy of a system of charges?

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  19. Deduce the expression of energy stored in a capacitor.

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