Write the mathematical expression for electric potential.

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(N/A) The electric potential $(V)$ at a point in an electric field is defined as the amount of work $(W)$ done in moving a unit positive charge $(q)$ from infinity to that point.
Mathematically,it is expressed as:
$V = \frac{W}{q}$
Where:
$V$ = Electric potential
$W$ = Work done
$q$ = Charge

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