Potential Energy of a Dipole in Uniform Electric Field
Two equipoten...
Question
Two equipotential surfaces of 40V and 50V potential are separated by 2cm. If the electric field present between them is uniform, then its strength is :
A
200V/m
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B
1000V/m
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C
400V/m
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D
500V/m
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Solution
The correct option is D500V/m For the uniform electric field , ΔV=Ed where ΔV=50−40=10 V is potential difference between the two equipotential surfaces. thus, E=ΔVd=100.02=500V/m.