A Region of Space Contains a Uniform Electric Field, Directed $A$

question 32

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 potential at points \(A\) and \(B\) are equal, and the potential at point \(C\) is lower than the potential at point \(A\).
• C) The potentials at points \(A\) and \(B\) are equal, and the potential at point \(C\) is higher than the potential at point A.
• D) The potential at point \(\mathrm { A }\) is the highest, the potential at point \(\mathrm { B }\) is the second highest, and the potential at point \(C\) is the lowest.

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