The figure gives the electric potential V as a function of distance through five regions on x-axis. Which of the following is true for the electric field E in these regions:
A
E1>E2>E3>E4>E5
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B
E1=E3=E5 and E2<E4
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C
E2=E4=E5 and E1<E3
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D
E1<E2<E3<E4<E5
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Solution
The correct option is BE1=E3=E5 and E2<E4 As we know, E=−dVdx......(1) So, from the figure,E1=E3=E5=0 As E2 has positive slope and E4 has negative slope, According to (1),E2<E4