The variation of electric potential (V) with distance (r) from a fixed point is as shown in the figure. Electric field intensity (in V/m) at r=1m,3m and 4.5m are respectively
A
+8,−1,−43
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B
2,0,−83
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C
−2,1,83
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D
−2,0,83
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Solution
The correct option is D−2,0,83 Given figure:
The relation between electric field and potential is given by E=−∂V∂r
That means slope of V−r graph gives electric field E.
So,
Case (i): At r=1m
Electric field E1=Slope OA=−ΔVΔr