Consider the following two configurations.

a. A test charge +q is brought to a point A a distance r from the center of a sphere having net charge +Q.
b. A test charge +2 q is brought to a point D a distance 2 r from the center of the sphere. Compared with the electrostatic potential at A, the electrostatic potential at B is

a.the same
b. greater
c. smaller
Compared with the electrostatic potential energy of configuration (a), the electrostatic potential energy of configuration (b) is

a. greater
b. smaller
c. the same

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Answer:

Explanation:

Charge on the sphere is + Q

potential at distance r ( point A )

=  k Q / r where k is 9 x 10⁹

Potential energy at A

Potential x charge

= k Q / r  x q

k Q q / r

potential at distance 2r ( point B )

= k Q / 2r

So at point B potential is less.

Electrostatic potential energy

Potential energy at B

Potential x charge

= ( k Q / 2r)  x 2q

k Q q / r

Potential energy is same  at A and B .