As you move along the x-axis, the electric potential is zero everywhere.  From this information, you can conclude that the x-component of the electric field of the source is...   Select one: a. pointing in the negative x direction. b. zero but there might be an electric field component perpendicular to the x-axis. c. pointing in the positive x direction. d. zero, since the electric field is zero in every direction.

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Section20.4: Obtaining The Value Of The Electric Field From The Electric Potential
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As you move along the x-axis, the electric potential is zero everywhere.  From this information, you can conclude that the x-component of the electric field of the source is...

 

Select one:
a. pointing in the negative direction.
b. zero but there might be an electric field component perpendicular to the x-axis.
c. pointing in the positive direction.
d. zero, since the electric field is zero in every direction.
 
 
 
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