The diagrams below show regions of equipotentials. $A$ positive charge $q$ is moved from $A$ to $B$ in each diagram.

  • A
    In all the four cases the work done is the same.
  • B
    Minimum work is required to move $q$ in figure $(I).$
  • C
    Maximum work is required to move $q$ in figure $(II).$
  • D
    Maximum work is required to move $q$ in figure $(III).$

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