Derive the formula of v = w/q

 W = Fd and F = qE, so W = qEd 

V = Ed, so W = qV
and rearranging gives you: 

V = W/q

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Hi Reddy, you mean potential V is got by dividing the work performed W in taking a charge q coulombs?
By definition of electric potential at a point, we recall these lines
The electric potential is the work performed in taking unit positive charge from infinity to the point against the electric field.
So as we perform work W in taking q coulomb charge then we divide W by q to get the work to move one coulomb
Hence V = W/q
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Thank you Deepti and Jegannathan for your help.
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