wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

V0 is the potential at the origin in an electric field. E=ExiEyj. The potential at the point (x,y) is:


A
V0xEx+yEy
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
V0+xEx+yEy
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
xEx+yEyV0
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
x2+y2E2x+E2yV0
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A V0xEx+yEy
We know
V(x1)V(x2)=x2x1Edx.
Now potential change in x direction
Vx(x)Vx(o)=oxExdx=Exx.
Vx(x)=Vx(o)Exx
Potential change in y direction
Vy(y)Vy(o)=oy(Ey)dy=+Eyy
Vy(y)=Vy(o)+Eyy
Now total potential at (x,y)
=Vx+Vy
=Vx(o)Exx+Vy(o)+Eyy
=VoxEx+yEy

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
The Electric Field
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon