Q. Positive and negative point charges of equal magnitude are kept at $\left( 0,0,\frac{a}{2} \right)\ and\ \left( 0,0,\frac{- a}{2} \right),$ respectively. The work done by the electric field when another positive point charge is moved from $( - a,0,\ 0)\ to\ (0,a,0)$ is

A) Positive
B) Negative
C) Zero
D) Depends on the path connecting the initial and final positions
Explanation

The correct answer is Option C: Zero.

A detailed explanation for this question is being prepared.

Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.