Let A, B and C be the three points in a uniform electric field ( E) as shown. The electric potential is (a) maximum at point C (b) maximum at point A (c) maximum at point B (d) same at all points A, B and C

Answer: (c). Potential decreases along the direction of E (here left to right). Only the position along the field matters: B is farthest left, then C, then A. VB > VC > VA, so the answer is (c) maximum at point B.

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Electric Potential & Equipotentials

Let A, B and C be the three points in a uniform electric field ( $\vec{E})$ as shown. The electric potential is

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Answer: (c)

Potential decreases along the direction of $\vec{E}$ (here left to right).
Only the position along the field matters: B is farthest left, then C, then A.
$V_B > V_C > V_A$ , so the answer is (c) maximum at point B.

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