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Figure shows equi-potential surfaces, at which point on labeled surfaces will an electron have the highest potential energy ?
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A

point A

B

point B

C

point C

D

point D

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The correct Answer is:
B
b. Potential energy of an electron at any point is `U=-eV`, where `V` is the potential at that point. `V` is negative maximum at point `B`, hence `U` is maximum for this point.
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