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a. Which point in Figure EX26.5, 'A' or 'B', has a larger electric potential?

b. What is the potential difference between 'A' and 'B'?

Short Answer

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a. The point 'A' in Figure EX26.5has a larger electric potential.

b. The potential difference between 'A' and 'B' is -70V

Step by step solution

01

Given information and formula used  

Given figure :

Theory used :

1) Electric field lines point from high to low potential.

2) ∆V=-E·dx

02

Evaluating which point has a larger electric potential and the potential difference between 'A' and 'B'

(a) 'A' has a bigger potential than 'B' because the electric field lines point from high to low potential.

So,VA>VB

(b) The potential difference between 'A' and 'B' is :

role="math" localid="1649498158410" ∆V=-E·dx⇒VB-VA=-1000×7×10-2=-70V

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