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What is the definition of electric potential in an electric field?.
- A.The work done per unit charge in moving a charge from infinity to a point in the field
- B.The force experienced by a unit positive charge placed in the field
- C.The energy stored in a charged capacitor
- D.The potential difference across two points in a circuit
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- The work done per unit charge in moving a charge from infinity to a point in the field
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Electric potential is defined as the work done per unit charge in bringing a positive charge from infinity to a point in an electric field. This definition highlights the relationship between work and charge in the context of electric fields.
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