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In a certain region of space, the electric field is zero. From this, we can conclude that the electric potential in this region is:

A

Constant

B

Zero

C

Positive

D

Negative

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A
`E=(-dv)/(dr), E=0 implies (dv)/(dr)=0 implies V=` constant
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