Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct ?

Options

A. If the electric field due to a point charge varies as `r^(-2 5)` instead of `r^(-2)` , then the Gauss' law will still be vaild
B. The Gauss' law can be used to calculate the field distribution around an electric dipole .
C. If the electric field between two point charges is zero somewhere , then the sign of the two charges is the same
D. The work done by the extermal force is moving a unit positive chagre form potential `V_(A)` to point B at potential `V_(B) ` is `(V_(B) - V_(A))`

Answer

C, D

Explanation

If charges are of opposite signs then the two fields are along the same direction. So, they cannot be zero. Hence, the charges should be of same sign. Therefore, option (C) is correct. Further, work done by external force = change in potential energy
`thereforeW_(AtoB)=q(Deltav)=(+1)(V_(B)-V_(A))` or `W_(AtoB)=V_(B)-V_(A)`. Therefore, option (D) is correct