If a unit positive charge is taken from one point to another over an equipotential surface, then

If a unit positive charge is taken from one point to another over an equipotential surface, then
  1. work is done on the charge
  2. work is done by the charge
  3. work done is constant
  4. no work is done

Solution

Potential difference between any two points on equipotential surface is zero. i.e., \(V_1-V_2=0\) \(\therefore\) Work done to move a unit positive charge from one point another, \(W=q\left(V_1-V_2\right)=q[0]=0\)

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2020 (17 Sep Shift 1)

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