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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 2 Objective Question

Question

The rate of change of potential with respect to distance is called as?
Options
A Potential difference
B Electric field
Correct Answer
C Capacitance
D Potential energy
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

E = – dV/dx, the negative gradient of potential (magnitude is rate of change of potential with distance).

Hint

E = –ΔV/Δx.

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