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A uniform electric field of magnitude 6.8 × 105 N/C points
Chapter 20, Problem 3P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 3P
A uniform electric field of magnitude 6.8 × 105 N/C points in the positive x direction. Find the change in electric potential between the origin and the points (a) (0, 6.0 m); (b) (6.0 m, 0); and (c) (6.0 m, 6.0 m).
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QUESTION:
Problem 3P
A uniform electric field of magnitude 6.8 × 105 N/C points in the positive x direction. Find the change in electric potential between the origin and the points (a) (0, 6.0 m); (b) (6.0 m, 0); and (c) (6.0 m, 6.0 m).
ANSWER:
Solution 3 P:
Step 1 of 3:-
Here we have to find the change in electric potential in the presence of an electric field of strength , pointing in the positive x direction.
We know that, the electrostatic potential is,
---------------(1)
It can also be written as,
----------------(2)
As,
a)
The electric field points in the positive x direction and the charge moved towards y direction.
The electrostatic potential will remain constant, as there is no electric field in y direction.