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A test charge q is taken from point A to B in electrostatic field of other charge Q as shown in figure. The reletion between potetial energy and potential ( between points A and B) is

A

`(P.E)_AB = V_A - V_B `

B

`(P.E)_AB = -(V_A - V_B)q`

C

`(P.E)_AB = (V_A + V_B)q`

D

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