Q.

In the direction of electric field, the electric potential


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a

Decreases.

b

Increases.

c

Remains unchanged.

d

Becomes zero. 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Concept- We'll use the concept of the electric field as a gradient of potential to solve this problem.  We will use the relationshipQuestion Image to solve this problem.
Due to the fact that electric potential is the work done in the opposite direction of the electric field, the electric potential decreases in the direction of the electric field.
Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.
 
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