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By performing a set of experiments, a scientist found that the electric field between two points A and B is zero. What can he conclude regarding the potential of the two points?(a) VA=0, VB=0(b) VA>VB(c) VA+VB(d) VA=VBI have been asked this question in an online interview.Origin of the question is Electrostatic Potential topic in division Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance of Physics – Class 12

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The correct ANSWER is (d) VA=VB

Easy explanation: We KNOW thatVAB=VA-VB=-\(\int_A^B\)E.dx. But E=0, so the value of the integral becomes zero. THEREFORE VA=VB is obtained. The electric field is ALWAYS directed from a point of higher potential to a point of LOWER potential. But if the potential of two points is the same, i.e. no potential difference, then there will be no electric field.



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