In a region of space the equipotential lines are straight
PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance · Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
Problem
In a region of space the equipotential lines are straight, equally spaced and parallel to the y-axis. Consecutive lines differ in potential by 5.0 V.
At point M the separation between adjacent lines is 2.0 cm, while at point N it is 0.80 cm.
(a) Compare the magnitudes of the electric fields at M and N.
(b) State the direction of the electric field at M.