In a Certain Region of Space the Electric Potential Increases

question 48

Multiple Choice

In a certain region of space the electric potential increases uniformly from east to west and does not vary in any other direction.The electric field:

• A)points east and varies with position
• B)points east and does not vary with position
• C)points west and varies with position
• D)points west and does not vary with position
• E)points north and does not vary with position

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