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A point charge Q is placed at point O as shown in the figure. Is the potential difference VA – VB positive, negative, or zero, if Q is (i) positive (ii) negative?

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The potential due to a point charge decreases with increase of distance. So, in case (i) VA -VB is positive. 

For case (ii) VA -VB is negative.



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