Rankers Physics

Electric Potential: Practice Problem & Solution

The variation of potential with distance r from a fixed point is as shown in the figure. The electric field at R = 5 m is : Electric Potential diagram: The variation of potential with distance r from
2.5 V/m
– 2.5 V/m
(2/5) V/m
– (2/5) V/m

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Electric Potential. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

\[ E=-\frac{d V}{dr}= -(\frac{-5}{2})= 2.5 V/m \]

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