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Figure shows the potential due to similarly charged infinite sheets with charge per unit are `sigma_2 and sigma_1`. From examining third plot we can deduce that

A

`sigma_2gtsigma_1`

B

`sigma_2 ltsigma_1`

C

`sigma_2=sigma_1`

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
A
Negative of slope of potential versus `x` curve gives electric field. In this case, slope is negative, therefore electric field is positive. Thus field due to `sigma_(2)` is greater, i.e., `sigma_(2)=sigma_(1)`.
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