A Region of Space Contains a Uniform Electric Field, Directed

question 119

Multiple Choice

A region of space contains a uniform electric field, directed toward the right, as shown in the figure. Which statement about this situation is correct?

• A)The potential at all three locations is the same.
• B)The potentials at points A and B are equal, and the potential at point C is higher than the potential at point A.
• C)The potential at points A and B are equal, and the potential at point C is lower than the potential at point A.
• D)The potential at point A is the highest, the potential at point B is the second highest, and the potential at point C is the lowest.

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