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A metal plate M is grounded. A point charge + Q is placed in front of it. Consider two points A and B as shown in fig. At which point (A or B) is the electric field stronger? At which point is the potential higher?

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`E_(A) gt E_(B) V_(A)gt V_(B)`
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