The work done in moving a charge of 2 coulomb (C) from point A to point B is 24 J. What is the potential difference between A and B?

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  1. 48 V
  2. 6 V
  3. 12 V
  4. 0.08 V

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Option 3 : 12 V
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Concept Used:

Potential difference (V) is the work done per unit charge.

Formula used: V = W / q

Calculation:

Using the formula: V = W / q

⇒ V = 24 J / 2 C

⇒ V = 12 V

∴ The potential difference between A and B is 12 V.

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