With reference to the electric potential, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is a scalar quantity.
- It is a vector quantity.
Verified Answer
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Electric potential is defined as the amount of work needed to move a unit positive charge from a reference point to a specific point inside the field without producing any acceleration. It has magnitude but no direction, making it a scalar quantity. Therefore, statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect.