Question

Which one of the following phrases best describes the electric potential of a charged particle?

A) the total force exerted on or by the charged particle

B) the force per unit charge

C) the potential energy of the particle relative to infinity

D) the potential energy per unit charge

E) the potential energy per unit force on the particle

Answer 1

D.The potential energy per unit charge

Step-by-step explanation:

Electric potential of a charged particle:

It is scalar quantity because it has magnitude but it does not have direction.

It is the amount of work done required to move a unit positive charge from reference point to specific point in the electric field without producing any acceleration.

Mathematical representation:

`V=(W)/(Q_0)`

Where W= Work done

`Q_0`= Unit positive charge

Other formula to calculate electric field:

`V=(KQ)/(r)`

Where K=
`(1)/(4\pi \epsilon_0)`

It can be defined as potential energy per unit charge.

Hence, option D is true.