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The electrostatic energy of a charge of 5C at a point in the electrostatic field is 50 J. The potential at that point is :

A

0.1 V

B

5 V

C

10 V

D

250 V

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To find the potential at a point in an electrostatic field given the electrostatic energy and the charge, we can use the formula for potential energy: \[ U = q \cdot V \] Where: - \( U \) is the potential energy (in joules), - \( q \) is the charge (in coulombs), - \( V \) is the electric potential (in volts). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the given values:** - Charge \( q = 5 \, C \) - Potential energy \( U = 50 \, J \) 2. **Use the formula for potential energy:** \[ U = q \cdot V \] 3. **Rearrange the formula to solve for potential \( V \):** \[ V = \frac{U}{q} \] 4. **Substitute the known values into the equation:** \[ V = \frac{50 \, J}{5 \, C} \] 5. **Calculate the potential:** \[ V = 10 \, V \] ### Final Answer: The potential at that point is \( 10 \, V \). ---
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