Figure shows the field lines of a positive point charge. The work done by the field in moving a small positive charge from Q to P is

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Figure shows the field lines of a positive point charge. The work done by the field in moving a small positive charge from Q to P is <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="image" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/physics/edb201d758cfb67302138fc36d224400-.png" /> (A) zero (B) positive (C) negative (D) data insufficient

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In moving a small positive charge from Q to P, work has to be done by an external agency against the electric field. Therefore, work done by the field is negative.

Q. Figure shows the field lines of a positive point charge. The work done by the field in moving a small positive charge from $Q$ to $P$ is

zero

positive

negative

data insufficient

In moving a small positive charge from $Q$ to $P$ , work has to be done by an external agency against the electric field. Therefore, work done by the field is negative.

Q. Figure shows the field lines of a positive point charge. The work done by the field in moving a small positive charge from Q to P is