Consider a uniform horizontal electric field of 50 N/C directed toward the east.If the electric potential measured at a given point is 80 V,what is the potential at a point 1.0 m directly west of that point?

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The potential difference (ΔV) in an electric field (E) over a distance (d) is given by ΔV = Ed. Here, E = 50 N/C, and d = 1.0 m (west means against the field direction). Thus, ΔV = 50 N/C * 1.0 m = 50 V. Since moving against the field direction increases potential, the potential 1.0 m west is 80 V + 50 V = 130 V.

Consider a Uniform Horizontal Electric Field of 50 N/C Directed