V0 is the potential at the origin in an electric field. →E=Ex→i−Ey→j. The potential at the point (x,y) is:
A
V0−xEx+yEy
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B
V0+xEx+yEy
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C
xEx+yEy−V0
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D
√x2+y2√E2x+E2y−V0
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Solution
The correct option is AV0−xEx+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 =Vo−xEx+yEy