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JEE Main 7 April 2025, Shift 1, Physics Q38

Question 38 of 75 in this shift, Physics question 13 of 25, Section A.

Two charges q1q_1 and q2q_2 are separated by a distance of 30 cm. A third charge q3q_3 initially at 'C' as shown in the figure, is moved along the circular path of radius 40 cm from C to D. If the difference in potential energy due to movement of q3q_3 from C to D is given by q3K4πϵ0\frac{q_3 K}{4\pi\epsilon_0}, the value of K is:

The figure, in words

q1 at A (bottom left) and q2 at B on the horizontal line, AB = 30 cm; D lies on the same line beyond B; q3 initially at C directly above A with AC = 40 cm; dashed circular arc of radius 40 cm from C to D.
  1. (1)8q18q_1
  2. (2)6q26q_2
  3. (3)6q16q_1
  4. (4)8q28q_2Official answer

Official answer

Option 4

NTA final key.

Chapter
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
Topic
Electric Potential
Idea tested
Work Done in Field

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