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PHY 102 ELECTROSTATICS Objective Question
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Question

Both electrostatic potential energy and electrostatic potential are described in the document as:
Options
A Vectors.
B Scalars.
Correct Answer
C Dependant on the path taken.
D Always positive quantities.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 17, after discussing the unit of electrostatic potential, clearly states: 'Electrostatic potential energy and electrostatic potential are both scalars.'

Hint

The document specifies the nature (scalar or vector) of these quantities. Look for this statement on page 17.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: ELECTROSTATICS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 791 of 1819
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