The work done in moving a unit positive charge from one point to another against an electric field is known as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The work done in moving a unit positive charge from one point to another against an electric field is known as:
A. Capacitance
B. Potential Difference
C. Electric Field Intensity
D. Electric Flux
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
By definition, the electric potential difference between two points in an electric field is the amount of external work required to move a unit positive charge (1 Coulomb) slowly and without acceleration from one point to the other against the electrostatic force. The SI unit of potential difference is the Volt (Joules/Coulomb).

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