The drawing below shows a graph of a set of equipotential surfaces in cross sect
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Question
The drawing below shows a graph of a set of equipotential surfaces in cross section. The grid lines are d = 9.4 cm apart. Determine the magnitude and direction of the electric field at position D. Specify whether the electric field points toward the top or the bottom of the drawing.
Explanation / Answer
a)
E =(550-450)/(2*0.094)
E=531.91 V/m
b)
direction is downwards