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The work done in taking a unit positive charge from P to A is `W_A` and P to B is `W_B`. Then
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A

`W_A gt W_B`

B

`W_A lt W_B`

C

`W_A = W_B`

D

`W_A + W_B = 0`

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The correct Answer is:
c
As potential at A and B is the same, `V_A = V_B = kQ//d`. So work done in both the cases will be the same.
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