2. A region of space contains a uniform electric field, directed toward the right, as shown in the figure.Which statement about this situation is correct?A. The potential at all three locations is the same.2.B. The potentials at points A and B are equal, and the potential at point C is higherthan the potential at point A.C. The potential at points A and B are equal, and the potential at point C is lowerthan the potential at point A.•AD. The potential at point A is the highest, the potential at point B is the secondhighest, and the potential at point C is the lowest.•CBE

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