Is potential gradient equal to electric field in the study of electrostatics

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Yes in the study of electrostatics potential gradient is equal to the electric field.

 

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The change of electric potential with respect to distance is called potential gradient. It is denoted by dv/dx. hence, the negative of potential gradient is equal with electric field intensity.

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yes why not from the formula e= – v.dr it is clear that  potential gradient equal to electric field in the study of electrostatics