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What does “Electric potential” actually mean in Electrostatics, and why does it matter for NEET?

the work done per unit charge to bring a charge from infinity to a point, V = kQ/r.

In simple words: the work done per unit charge to bring a charge from infinity to a point, V = kQ/r. Getting Electric potential clear matters because NEET questions on Electrostatics usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Electric potential

Common mistake

thinking zero field means zero potential (or vice versa).

Memory tip

potential is a scalar — just add contributions with sign, no directions.

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