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


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V0xEx+yEy
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V0+xEx+yEy
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xEx+yEyV0
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x2+y2E2x+E2yV0
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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

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