Suppose a Region of Space Has a Uniform Electric Field,directed

question 1451

Multiple Choice

Suppose a region of space has a uniform electric field,directed towards the right,as shown in the figure.Which statement about the electric potential is true?

• A) The potential at all three locations (A, B,
• C) is the same because the field is uniform.
• B) The potential 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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