In the direction of electric field, the electric potential:

decreases

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increases

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remains uncharged

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becomes zero

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Solution

The correct option is A decreases
In the direction of electric field the electric potential decreases. This is because electric potential is the work done against the direction of electric field.

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Find out the relationship between the electric field and electric potential include which of the following statement?

I. If the electric field at a certain point is zero, then the electric potential at the same point is also zero.

II. The electric potential is inversely proportional to the strength of the electric field.

III. If the electric potential at a certain point is zero, then the electric field at the same point is also zero.

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