Chapter 19, Problem 2FC

To determine

The correct option.

Answer to Problem 2FC

The correct option is, “(d) No, because the electric potential energy EPE at a given location depends on the charge placed at that location as well as the electric potential V”.

Explanation of Solution

Formula used:

Write the expression for electric potential energy.

$\text{Electric Potential Energy}=q_{0}V$

Here,

$q_0$ is the charge in Coulombs and

V is the electric potential.

Explanation:

Since the electric potential energy is dependent upon the charge directly.

$\text{Electric Potential Energy}\propto q_0$

So, the electric potential energy of the charges is different irrespective of the same potential of the location.

Conclusion:

Thus, the correct option is, “(d) No, because the electric potential energy EPE at a given location depends on the charge placed at that location as well as the electric potential V”.