Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Question:

In a uniform electric field,

Options:

all points are at the same potential

pairs of points separated by the same distance must have the same potential difference

no two points can have the same potential

none of the above

Correct Answer:

none of the above

Explanation:

If all points are at same potential, there cannot exist an electric field, as

$E=-\frac{d V}{d r}$

Hence, (a) is not correct. In a uniform electric field, the lines of force are parallel and equidistant (solid lines). The equipotentials (dotted lines), being perpendicular to lines of force, are also equidistant and parallel.

The distance between A and B is same as that between C and D. But, A and B will have some potential difference, whereas C and D being on the same equipotential, will have no potential difference. Hence, (b) is not correct. 

Points on an equipotential are at the same potential. Hence, (c) is not correct. Hence, answer (d) is correct.