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PHY 102 ELECTROSTATICS Objective Question

Question

For a positive charge Q, as you move away from the charge, the electrostatic potential:
Options
A Increases.
B Decreases (becomes smaller).
Correct Answer
C Remains constant.
D Becomes negative.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 17 states: 'For a positive charge Q, the electrostatic potential is positive and becomes smaller as you move away from the charge.'

Hint

Consider the formula V(r) = Q / (4πε₀r) and how it changes with increasing r when Q is positive.

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