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An electric field due to a positive charge is represented by the diagram. Which of the following points has higher potential? a) A b) B c) C d) D e) E

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Chapter25: Electric Potential

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An electric field due to a positive charge is represented
by the diagram. Which of the following points has
higher potential?
a) A
b) B
c) C
d) D
D
e) E

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