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What is the work done in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity called?
AElectric field
BDipole moment
CElectric flux
DElectric potential
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Electric potential
Potential at a point is defined as the work per unit positive charge needed to bring it there from infinity.
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