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A positive point charge is placed at P in front of an earthed metal sheet S . Q and R are two points between P and S as shown in the figure. If the electric field strength at Q and R are respectively E Q , E R and potential at Q and R are respectively V Q , V R . Then
Options
- AE Q = E R
- BE Q < E R
- CV Q > V R
- DV Q < V R
Correct answer
C. V Q > V R
Step-by-step solution
As we are are moving away from P toward sheet S spacing between electric lines of force is increasing. ∴ E R < E Q In direction of electric field potential decreases. ∴ V R < V Q