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A unifrom electric field having a magnitude `E_(0)` and direction along the positive X-axis exists. If the protential `V` is zero at `x = 0`, then its value at `X = +x` will be

A

`V_(x) = + xE_(0)`

B

`V_(x) = - xE_(0)`

C

`V_(x) = +x^(2)E_(0)`

D

`V_(x) = +x^(2) E_(0)`

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the electric potential \( V \) at a point \( x = +x \) in a uniform electric field \( E_0 \) that is directed along the positive x-axis, given that the potential \( V \) is zero at \( x = 0 \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Electric Field and Potential Relationship**: The relationship between electric field \( E \) and electric potential \( V \) is given by the equation: \[ E = -\frac{dV}{dx} \] This indicates that the electric field is the negative gradient of the electric potential. 2. **Setting Up the Problem**: We know that the electric field \( E_0 \) is uniform and directed along the positive x-axis. Therefore, we can express it as: \[ E = E_0 \quad \text{(since it's in the positive x direction)} \] 3. **Integrating to Find Potential**: To find the potential \( V \) at a point \( x \), we can integrate the electric field: \[ V(x) - V(0) = -\int_{0}^{x} E \, dx \] Since \( V(0) = 0 \) (given), we have: \[ V(x) = -\int_{0}^{x} E_0 \, dx \] 4. **Performing the Integration**: The integral of a constant \( E_0 \) over the interval from 0 to \( x \) is: \[ V(x) = -E_0 \cdot (x - 0) = -E_0 \cdot x \] 5. **Final Expression for Potential**: Therefore, the potential at \( x = +x \) is: \[ V(x) = -E_0 x \] ### Conclusion: The value of the potential \( V \) at \( x = +x \) is: \[ V = -E_0 x \]

To solve the problem, we need to determine the electric potential \( V \) at a point \( x = +x \) in a uniform electric field \( E_0 \) that is directed along the positive x-axis, given that the potential \( V \) is zero at \( x = 0 \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Electric Field and Potential Relationship**: The relationship between electric field \( E \) and electric potential \( V \) is given by the equation: \[ E = -\frac{dV}{dx} ...
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