Physics · Electrostatics
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The negative of the potential gradient is equal to:
- A
Electric field intensity
- B
Electric flux
- C
Magnetic intensity
- D
Magnetic flux
W = Fd
F = qE
W = qEd
W/q = V = Ed
V/d = E
The potential gradient is represented by -Δd/Δr. So, the potential gradient may be defined as the rate of change of electric potential with respect to position.
Mathematically, E = -Δd/Δr
Here, E is the electric field intensity. Hence, option A is the correct option.
The potential gradient is represented by -Δd/Δr.
So, the potential gradient may be defined as the rate of change of electric potential with respect to position.
Mathematically,
E = -Δd/Δr
Here, E is electric field intensity. Hence, option A is the correct option
Electric flux is the measure of the electric field passing through a given area. It is given by the dot product of the electric field vector (E) and the area vector (A) integrated over the area. It is represented as Φe = ∫E · dA. The negative of the potential gradient is not related to electric flux.
Magnetic intensity (H) is a term used in magnetism and is defined in the context of magnetic materials. It is the magnetic field strength that is generated by a magnetic source (e.g., a magnet or a current-carrying wire). The negative potential gradient is not related to magnetic intensity.
Magnetic flux is the measure of the magnetic field passing through a given area. It is given by the dot product of the magnetic field vector (B) and the area vector (A) integrated over the area.
It is represented as Φm = ∫B · dA. The negative of the potential gradient is not related to magnetic flux.
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