In a uniform electric field, the potential is 10 V at the origin of coordinates and 8 V at each of the points(1,0,0), (0,1,0) and (0, 0, I). The potential at the point (1, 1, 1) will be :
A
0
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B
4 V
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C
8 V
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D
10 V
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Solution
The correct option is B 4 V In a uniform electric field, equal displacements cause equal changes in potential. Each of displacements OA, AB and BP cause a drop in potential of 2 V. Thus, the potential at P =10−2−2−2=4V