Question

Which of the following about potential at a point due to a given point charge is true?

The potential at a point P due to a given point charge ______.

Options

• is a function of distance from the point charge.

• varies inversely as the square of distance from the point charge.

• is a vector quantity.

• is directly proportional to the square of distance from the point charge.

Answer 1

The potential at a point P due to a given point charge is a function of distance from the point charge.