Question : In the adjoining figure a charge Q is fixed. Another charge q is moved along a circular arc MN of radius r around it, from the point M to the point N such that the length of the arc MN=l. The work done in this process is : [ISC 2016]
a) Zero
b) Qql/4πε₀
c) Qql/2ε₀r²
d) Qq/2πε₀r²
Doubt by Mohini
Solution :
We know,
Work done = Potential Difference × Charge
W=(VN-VM)×q
Work done = Potential Difference × Charge
W=(VN-VM)×q
But VN=VM=kQ/r
So VN-VM=0
Hence
W=(0)×q
W=0
So VN-VM=0
Hence
W=(0)×q
W=0
∴ a) Zero is the correct option.