Question

Two statements are given — one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the options below:

(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false.

Assertion (A): Electrostatic force is a conservative force.

Reason (R): In an electrostatic field, the work done between two points per unit positive charge depends on the path followed.

• A. A
• B. B
• C. C
• D. D

Hint:

Electrostatic force is conservative, so the work between two points does not depend on the path. The Reason states the opposite.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the question:
We have to judge two statements. The first says electrostatic force is conservative. The second gives a reason about work done per unit charge between two points.

Step 2: Check the Assertion (A):
A force is conservative when the work done by it depends only on the end points and not on the path. Equivalently, the work done round any closed path is zero.
The electrostatic force obeys this, so Assertion (A) is TRUE.

Step 3: Check the Reason (R):
The work done per unit positive charge in moving between two points is the potential difference between them.
Potential difference is fixed by the two points alone, so the work does not depend on the path. The Reason says it does depend on the path, so Reason (R) is FALSE.

Step 4: Pick the option:
(A) is true and (R) is false. This is option (C).
Option (A) needs both true with (R) explaining (A). Option (B) needs both true. Option (D) needs both false. None of these fits.

Final Answer:
Assertion is true and Reason is false. The answer is option (C).