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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 2 Objective Question

Question

Electric field is steepest in the direction in which the potential
Options
A Remains constant
B Increases
C Either decrease or remain constant
D Decreases
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

E = –dV/dr. The steepest decrease in potential gives the largest E magnitude.

Hint

E points from high to low V.

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