Question

$E=-\frac{dV}{dr}$, here negative sign signified that

• A. E is opposite to V
• B. E is negative
• C. E increases when V decreases
• D. E is directed in the direction of decreasing V

Answer 1

The correct option is D E is directed in the direction of decreasing V

The negative sign is just a convention and it signifies that the direction of E is opposite to the direction in which potential increases.