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Potential Gradient and Relation between Electric Field and Potential

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A, B and C are three points in a uniform electric field. The electric potential is :

A

Maximum at A

B

Maximum at B

C

Maximum at C

D

Same at all the three points A, B and C

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Electric field is directed along decreasing potential $V_{B} > V_{C} > V_{A}$ .

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