An electric field in a region of space is parallel to the x axis. The electric potential varies with position as shown in the following Figure. Graph the x component of the electric field versus position in this region of : space. V (V) 30 20 10 x (cm) 1 -10 -20 -30

An electric field in a region of space is parallel to the x axis. The electric potential varies with position as shown in the following Figure. Graph the x component of the electric field versus position in this region of : space. V (V) 30 20 10 x (cm) 1 -10 -20 -30

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Chapter24: Electric Potential

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Problem 22P: Figure P24.22 represents a graph of the electric potential in a region of space versus position x,...

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An electric field in a region of space is parallel to the x axis. The electric potential varies with
position as shown in the following Figure. Graph the x component of the electric field versus
position in this region of space.
V (V)
30
20
10
x (cm)
-10
-20
-30

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