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Electric Potential: Practice Problem & Solution

The figure shows lines of constant potential in a region in which electric field is present. The values of the potential are written in brackets. Of the points A, B and C, the magnitude of the electric field is greatest at the point : Electric Potential diagram: The figure shows lines of constant potential in
A
B
C
unpredictable

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:

Electric potential decreases in the direction of Electric Field. So Field will be maximum at A

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