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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep 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 Decrease
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

E = -∇V. Field points from higher to lower potential

Hint

Electric fields represent the negative gradient of potential.

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