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Current Electricity – Question 20

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Topic
Current Electricity
Subject
General Studies
Difficulty
Medium
Solve Time
45–60 sec

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Q · Current ElectricityMedium · 45s

Statement: Electric potential due to a point charge decreases with distance. Which of these correctly describes it? Option: 20

TopicCurrent Electricity
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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The electric potential at a distance r from a point charge q is V = kq/r.

20

Final Answer: Option A — V = kq/r 20
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