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Variation in potential is maximum if one...

Variation in potential is maximum if one goes.

A

along the line of force.

B

Perpendicular to the line of force.

C

in any direction.

D

none of these.

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The correct Answer is:
a

`d V = - E dr cos theta`
Along the line of force, `theta` is `0^(@)`, hence `d V` is maximum. So the variation of potential is maximum along the line of force.
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