If the electric potential at a point in space is zero, then the electric field at that point must be Group of answer choices impossible to determine based on the information given. uniform. positive. zero. negative.

If the electric potential at a point in space is zero, then the electric field at that point must be Group of answer choices impossible to determine based on the information given. uniform. positive. zero. negative.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter26: Electric Potential

Section: Chapter Questions

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