Electric field is steepest in the direction in which the potential

Increases

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Decrease

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Remains constant

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Either decrease or remain constant

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The correct option is B
Decrease

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Electric field is steepest in the direction in which the potential

The correct option is B Decrease

The correct option is B
Decrease