Which of the following is a scalar quantity? (1) Velocity (2) Force (3) Angular momentum (4) Electrostatic potential

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(3) Angular momentum Explanation: The electrostatic potential at any point in an electric field is defined as the work done in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to that point against the electric force of the field.

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