NEETPhysicsElectrostaticsMCQ+4 / −1
A, B and C are three points in a uniform electric field. The electric potential is


- Amaximum at C
- Bsame at all the three points A, B and C
- Cmaximum at A
- Dmaximum at B
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Correct answer: D
In the direction of electric field, electric potential decreases.
VB > VC > VA
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