Physics · Electrostatic Potential

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Electrostatic force is conservative, which allows the definition of electrostatic potential energy. Statement II: The work done by an external force in bringing a charge from infinity to a point equals the change in potential energy. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A
   Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. B
   Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. C
   Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. D
   Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.