The Electrostatic Potential as a Function of Distance Along a Certain

question 89

Multiple Choice

The electrostatic potential as a function of distance along a certain line in space is shown in graph (1) . Which of the curves in graph (2) is most likely to represent the electric field as a function of distance along the same line?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 5

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