In a certain region

PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance · Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Problem

In a certain region, adjacent equipotential lines differ by

5\,\text{V}

. At point

P

the lines are

1.0\,\text{mm}

apart, while at point

Q

they are

4.0\,\text{mm}

apart. Which of the following best compares the magnitudes of the electric fields

|\vec{E}_P|

and

|\vec{E}_Q|

? (a)

|\vec{E}_P| = 16\,|\vec{E}_Q|

(b)

|\vec{E}_P| = \dfrac{1}{4}\,|\vec{E}_Q|

(c)

|\vec{E}_P| = 4\,|\vec{E}_Q|

(d)

|\vec{E}_P| = |\vec{E}_Q|