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The electric field lines are closer together near object `A` than they are near object `B`. We can conclude that.

A

the potential near `A` is greater than the potential near `B`.

B

the potential near `A` is less than the potential near `B`.

C

the potential near `A` is equal to the potential near `B`.

D

nothing about the relative potentials near `A and B`.

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Potential decreases in the direction of electric field. So it epends on whether the lines of forces are from A to B or from B to A.
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