Variation of electrostatic potential along x-direction is shown in the graph. The correct statement about electric field is:-

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x component at point B is maximum

x component at point A is towards positive x-axis

x component at point C is along negative x-axis

x component at point C is along positive x-axis

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

We know , E=−dVdxAt point C , slope dVdx is negative∴E=-dVdx=PositiveIt means , x component of electric field at point C is along positive x-axis.

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