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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