Work Done in Circular Path for Two Charges – Rankers Physics
Topic: Electrostatics
Subtopic: Electric Potential

Work Done in Circular Path for Two Charges

Two small spheres each carrying a charge q are placed r meter apart. If one of the sphere is taken around the other one in a circular path of radius r, the work done will be equal to:
(Force between them) \( \times \) r
(Force between them) \( \times 2\pi r \)
(Force between them)/\( 2\pi r \)
Zero

Solution:

The electrostatic force is conservative and directed radially. When moving in a circular path, the displacement is always perpendicular to the force, resulting in zero work done.

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