An electric field in a region is parallel to the x- axis. The electric potential varies with position as shown in the figure. The electric file between x-1 to x=2 cm is V(V) 30 to F Select one: a. zero b. + 30 V/m C. 30 V/m d. + 15 V/m e. - 15 V/m

An electric field in a region is parallel to the x- axis. The electric potential varies with position as shown in the figure. The electric file between x-1 to x=2 cm is V(V) 30 to F Select one: a. zero b. + 30 V/m C. 30 V/m d. + 15 V/m e. - 15 V/m

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