At three neighbouring regions

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Problem

P

Q

and

R

in an electrostatic field, successive equipotential surfaces differ by

10\,\text{V}

. The separation between the same pair of successive surfaces is

0.5\,\text{mm}

P

1\,\text{mm}

Q

and

2\,\text{mm}

R

. Which one of the following correctly represents the magnitude of the electric field

|E|

at these regions? (a)

|E|_{\text{R}} > |E|_{\text{Q}} > |E|_{\text{P}}

(b)

|E|_{\text{Q}} > |E|_{\text{P}} > |E|_{\text{R}}

(c)

|E|_{\text{P}} > |E|_{\text{Q}} > |E|_{\text{R}}

(d)

|E|_{\text{P}} = |E|_{\text{Q}} = |E|_{\text{R}}