The potential in a region between x = 0 and x = 6.00 m is V= a + bx, where a = 10.0 V and b = -7.00 V/m. Determine (a) the potential at x = 0, 3.00 m, and 6.00 m and (b) the magnitude and direction of the electric field at x = 0, 3.00 m, and 6.00 m.

The potential in a region between x = 0 and x = 6.00 m is V= a + bx, where a = 10.0 V and b = -7.00 V/m. Determine (a) the potential at x = 0, 3.00 m, and 6.00 m and (b) the magnitude and direction of the electric field at x = 0, 3.00 m, and 6.00 m.

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Chapter25: Electric Potential

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Problem 25.37P: The potential in a region between x = 0 and x = 6.00 m V = a + bx, where a = 10.0 V and b = -7.00...

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Q3 The potential in a region between x = 0 and x = 6.00 m
is V = a + bx, where a = 10.0 V and b = -7.00 V/m.
Determine (a) the potential at x = 0, 3.00 m, and 6.00 m
and (b) the magnitude and direction of the electric
field at x = 0, 3.00 m, and 6.00 m.
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