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Grade 6Electrostatics

The electric potential V at any point x, y, z (all in meters) in space is given by V = 4x2 volts. The electric field at the point (1m, 0, 2m) is ………………. V/m ?

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12 Years agoGrade 6
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Profile image of Navjyot Kalra
12 Years ago

Electric potential V = 4x2 volts

The electric potential changes only along x-axis, We know that Ex = -dV/dx ? Ex = - d(4x2)/ dx = - 8x

The electric field at point (1,0,2) will be (here x = 1) Ex – 8 volt/m
Profile image of Rishi Sharma
6 Years ago
Hello students,
The solution is in the attached file.
I hope it will solve all your doubts.
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