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A positive point charge is placed at P in front of an earthed metal sheet SQ and R are two points between P and S as shown in the figure. If the electric field strength at Q and R are respectively EQ, ER and potential at Q and R are respectively VQ, VR. Then

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  • A EQ= ER
  • B EQ< ER
  • C VQ>VR
  • D VQ< VR
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The correct answer is: VQ>VR


As we are are moving away from P toward sheet S spacing between electric lines of force is increasing.  ER<EQ In direction of electric field potential decreases. VR<VQ

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