JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA Jamia Millia Islamia Solved Paper-2006

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        Let V be the electric potential at a given point. Then the electric field\[{{E}_{x}}\]along\[x-\]direction at that point is given by

    A)  \[\int_{0}^{\infty }{V}dx\]                         

    B)  \[\frac{dV}{dx}\]

    C)  \[-\frac{dV}{dx}\]                          

    D)  \[-V\frac{dV}{dx}\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    The electric Held intensity at a point in an electric field in a given direction is equal to he negative potential gradient in that direction ie,           \[E=-\frac{dV}{dx}\] The negative sign signifies that the potential decreases in the direction of the electric field. Note: It is evident from above relation, that the electric field E can also be expressed in the unit volt / metre or\[V{{m}^{-1}}\] Thus,                     \[1\,N{{C}^{-1}}=1\,V{{m}^{-1}}\]


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