10) Suppose a region of space has a uniform electric field, directed towards the

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10) Suppose a region of space has a uniform electric field, directed towards the right, as shown in the figure. Which statement about the electric potential is true? A) The potential at points A and B are equal, and the potential at point C is higher than the potential at pointA. The potential at point A is the highest, the potential at point B is the second highest, and the potential at pointC is the lowest. C) The potential at all three locations (A, B, C) is the same because the field is uniform. The potential at points A and B are equal, and the potential at point C is lower than the potential at pointA. The potential A and B is zero because they are in an equipotential surface.

Explanation / Answer

Here the correct option is D.

Electric field lines are directed towards the right. That means, as electric field lines diverges from a positive charge, electric field decreases towards the right and hence electric potential also decreases towards the right. So the electric potential at A and B are the same and potential at C is lower.

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