In discussing electric field, the terms electric field strength, electrical potential and potential gradient are used. Which of the following statement is CORRECT concerning the terms used? A) A unit potential gradient exists between two points if one joule of work is done to move one coulomb of charge between the two points B) The potential gradient at a point is equal to the numerical value of the electric field strength at the point C) Electrical potential at a point is the force exerted on a unit positive charge placed at the point D) Electrical potential and potential gradient are scalar quantities

In discussing electric field, the terms electric field strength, electrical potential and potential gradient are used. Which of the following statement is CORRECT concerning the terms used? A) A unit potential gradient exists between two points if one joule of work is done to move one coulomb of charge between the two points B) The potential gradient at a point is equal to the numerical value of the electric field strength at the point C) Electrical potential at a point is the force exerted on a unit positive charge placed at the point D) Electrical potential and potential gradient are scalar quantities

College Physics

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

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