When moving a distance d in a uniform electric field, a proton acquires 5.0 V of electric potential. If three protons are moving the same distance in the same uniform electric field, the electric potential each of them acquires is 3.0 V. O 5/3 V. O OV. O 5.0 V. 15 V.

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When moving a distance d in a uniform electric field, a proton acquires 5.0 V of
electric potential. If three protons are moving the same distance in the same
uniform electric field, the electric potential each of them acquires is
O 3.0 V.
5/3 V.
OV.
O 5.0 V.
O 15 V.
Transcribed Image Text:When moving a distance d in a uniform electric field, a proton acquires 5.0 V of electric potential. If three protons are moving the same distance in the same uniform electric field, the electric potential each of them acquires is O 3.0 V. 5/3 V. OV. O 5.0 V. O 15 V.
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Write the expression for the electric field.

E=dVdx

Here, dV is the change in electric potential and dx is the distance.

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