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Today, August 18

Question

$E=-\frac{dV}{dr}$ here negative sign sigified that

A

E is opposite to V

B

E is negative

C

E increases when V decreases

D

E is directed in the direction of decreasing V

Answer

E is directed in the direction of decreasing V

Explanation

Solution

The negative sign is just a convention and it signifies that the direction of $E$ is opposite to the direction in which potential increases.