If the electric potential at a point in space is zero, then the electric field at that point must be
A) positive.
B) zero.
C) uniform.
D) negative.
E) impossible to determine based on the information given.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The electric potential being zero at a point does not necessarily determine the magnitude or direction of the electric field at that point. The electric field could be non-zero, pointing in any direction, or zero, depending on the configuration of charges around the point.

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