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Multiple Choice
A uniform electric field with strength points from point A to point B, which are on the x-axis: and . What is the potential difference ?
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Identify the given values: the electric field strength E = 12 V/m, the position of point A (xA = 45 m), and the position of point B (xB = 12 m).
Recall the formula for the potential difference (V) in a uniform electric field: V = -E * d, where d is the displacement along the field direction.
Calculate the displacement d between points A and B: d = xB - xA. Substitute the given values to find d.
Substitute the values of E and d into the potential difference formula: V = -E * d. This will give you the potential difference VA - VB.
Determine the sign of the potential difference based on the direction of the electric field and the displacement. Since the field points from A to B, the potential at A is higher than at B, resulting in a negative potential difference.