Electrostatics Question 666

Question: A uniform electric field pointing in positive x -direction exists in a region. Let A be the origin, B be the point on the x -axis at x=+1 cm and C be the point on the y -axis at y=+1 cm. Then the potentials at the points A , B and C satisfy

Options:

A) VA<VB

B) VA>VB

C) VA<VC

D) VA>VC

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] Potential decreases in the direction of electric field. Dotted lines are equipotential lines VA=VC and VA>VB



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