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Can electrostatic potential at a point, be zero, while electric field at that point is not zero? Justify your answer

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Answered by RajivShastry
178

Yes, electrostatic potential can be zero at a point where electric field is not zero.

Consider two charges +Q and -Q separated by a distance d.

At the midpoint that is d/2, potential is

V = 2kQ/d - 2kQ/d = 0

But Electric field is

E = 4kQ/d² + 4kQ/d² = 8kQ/d²

Answered by Anonymous
22

Answer:

YES! ELECTRIC POTENTIAL IS ZERO AT ALL PTS.ON THE EQUITORIAL LINE OF ELECRTIC DIPOLE, WHILE ELECTRIC FEILD STRENGTH IS NOT ZERO

Explanation:

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