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Electric field and electric potential are related by?

  • AE = -grad V
  • BE = grad V without a minus sign
  • CE = V²
  • DE = div V
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Correct Answer: A. E = -grad V
Explanation: The electric field equals the negative gradient of potential.
Reference: Standard electromagnetic theory: electric potential
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