Question

For a negative point charge, A is a point closer to the charge and B is a point farther from it. The sign of \[(V_B - V_A)\] is:

विकल्प

• Positive, because \[V_B\] is less negative than \[V_A\], so \[V_B > V_A\]

• Negative, because potential near a negative charge is higher

• Positive, because both potentials are positive near a negative charge

• Zero, because both points have equal potential

Answer 1

Near a negative charge, potentials are negative, and the closer point has a more negative value. Since \[V_B\] (farther) is less negative than \[V_A\] (closer), we have \[V_B > V_A\], so \[(V_B - V_A)\] is positive.