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If the potential (relative to infinity) due to a point charge is V at a distance R from this charge, the distance at which the potential (relative to infinity) is 2V is
A. 4R
B. 2R
C. R/2.
D. R/4

Sagot :

Answer:

R/2

Explanation:

The potential at a distance r is given by :

[tex]V=\dfrac{kq}{r}[/tex]

Where

k is electrostatic constant

q is the charge

The potential (relative to infinity) due to a point charge is V at a distance R from this charge. So,

[tex]\dfrac{V_1}{V_2}=\dfrac{r_2}{r_1}[/tex]

Put all the values,

[tex]\dfrac{V}{2V}=\dfrac{r_2}{R}\\\\\dfrac{1}{2}=\dfrac{r_2}{R}\\\\r_2=\dfrac{R}{2}[/tex]

So, the distance at which the potential (relative to infinity) is 2V is R/2.

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