The electric potential in a particular area varies with position as V(x) = ax2 - bx + c, where a = 2.9 V/m2, b = 13 V/m, and c = 11 V. Find the electric field vector E in this area in terms of the given variables. Be sure to include a unit vector for direction.  What is the magnitude of the electric field, in volts per meter, at x = 1.0 m?  What is the direction of the electric field at x = 1.0 m?  What is the magnitude of the electric field, in volts per meter, at x = 5.0 m?  What is the direction of the electric field at x = 5.0 m?

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The electric potential in a particular area varies with position as V(x) = ax2 - bx + c, where a = 2.9 V/m2b = 13 V/m, and c = 11 V.

Find the electric field vector E in this area in terms of the given variables. Be sure to include a unit vector for direction. 

What is the magnitude of the electric field, in volts per meter, at x = 1.0 m? 

What is the direction of the electric field at x = 1.0 m? 

What is the magnitude of the electric field, in volts per meter, at x = 5.0 m? 

What is the direction of the electric field at x = 5.0 m? 

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The electric field strength is the negative of the potential gradient. 

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