The Potential as a Function of Position X Is Shown

question 1144

Multiple Choice

The potential as a function of position x is shown in the graph in the figure.Which statement about the electric field is true?

• A) The electric field is zero at x = 0, its magnitude is at a maximum at x = 5 cm, and the field is directed to the right there.
• B) The electric field is zero at x = 5 cm, its magnitude is at a maximum at x = 0, and the field is directed to the right there.
• C) The electric field is zero at x = 0, its magnitude is at a maximum at x = 15 cm, and the field is directed to the left there.
• D) The electric field is zero at x = 10 cm, its magnitude is at a maximum at x = 5 cm, and the field is directed to the left there.

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