Electrostatics Question 474
When a negative charge is taken at a height from earth’s surface, then its potential energy increases [DPMT 2002]
Options:
A) Decreases.
B) Increases in temperature
C) Remains unchanged
D) Will approach infinity
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
It is assumed that charge on earth is $ 10^{6}C $, hence by taking away a negative charge from the earth, potential energy will increase.