The equipotential lines in a particular region of space are shown in the figure.

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The equipotential lines in a particular region of space are shown in the figure. Which choice best describes the direction of the electric field at the origin?

Main Menu Contents Grades Syllabus (-) Timer Notes FeedbackPri Course Contents » » Homework 04 »Equipotential 3 Evaluate Print Info x (m) 4 4 15 10 V The equipotential lines in a particular region of space are shown in the figure. Which choice best describes the direction of the electric field at the origin? 0 In the negative y direction O45 degrees DOWN from NEGATIVE x 0 45 degrees UP from NEGATIVE x O45 degrees UP from POSITIVE x 0 In the positive y direction O45 degrees DOWN from POSITIVE x 0 In the negative x direction 0 In the positive x direction Submit Answer Tries 0/2 Post Discussion Send Feedback

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Remember that the direction of the electric field is in the oppositive direction where the potential value increased.

Also the electric field is perpendicular to the equipotential lines, so the electric field is 45 degrees DOWN from negative x.

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