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(a) In question 5, you compared the electric field at two points on the same equipotential line. Now consider two points on different equipotential lines. In figure 6, where is the field stronger—point W or point Z? How do you know? FIGURE 6 Segments of equipotential lines 4 volts 3 volts 2 volts 1 volt Z W (b) Sketch on figure 6 the direction in which a positive charge placed at point Z would move. Sketch the direction in which a negative charge placed at point W would move.

          (a) In question 5, you compared the electric field at two points on the same equipotential line. Now consider two points on different equipotential lines. In figure 6, where is the field stronger—point W or point Z? How do you know?

FIGURE 6
Segments of equipotential lines
4 volts
3 volts
2 volts
1 volt
Z
W

(b) Sketch on figure 6 the direction in which a positive charge placed at point Z would move. Sketch the direction in which a negative charge placed at point W would move.

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(a) In question 5, you compared the electric field at two points on the same equipotential line. Now consider two points on different equipotential lines. In figure 6, where is the field stronger—point W or point Z? How do you know?

FIGURE 6
Segments of equipotential lines
4 volts
3 volts
2 volts
1 volt
Z
W

(b) Sketch on figure 6 the direction in which a positive charge placed at point Z would move. Sketch the direction in which a negative charge placed at point W would move.

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Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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07/27/2023

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Equipotential lines are lines where the electric potential is constant. The electric field is always perpendicular to the equipotential lines. Show more…

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(a) In question 5, you compared the electric field at two points on the same equipotential line. Now consider two points on different equipotential lines. In figure 6, where is the field stronger—point W or point Z? How do you know? (b) Sketch on figure 6 the direction in which a positive charge placed at point Z would move. Sketch the direction in which a negative charge placed at point W would move.

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