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PHY 102 ELECTROSTATICS Objective Question

Question

What are the units of electrostatic potential, as stated in the document?
Options
A Farads (F)
B Joules per Coulomb (J/C) or Volts (V)
Correct Answer
C Newtons per Coulomb (N/C)
D Coulombs (C)
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document explicitly states, 'The unit of electrostatic potential is the Joule per Coulomb, J/C or the Volt (V).' (page 17).

Hint

Recall the standard unit for potential or voltage.

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