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Question

With reference to the electric potential which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a scalar quantity.
2. It is a vector quantity.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes :

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

Option A: Only 1

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Only 1”.

Electric potential is a scalar quantity. This means it has magnitude but no direction. It is defined as the amount of work done per unit charge in bringing a test charge from infinity to a point in an electric field.