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QWhat is the electric potential due to a point charge q at a distance r in the air?

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  • A qr ✔ ✖
  • B q*r ✔ ✖
  • C qr^2 ✔ ✖
  • D -qr ✔ ✖
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The electric potential at a point due to a point charge q is given by V = q/r, where r is the distance between the charge and the point. Therefore, the electric potential due to a point charge q at a distance r in the air is qr.

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