Question

the potential gradient is a ?

(1) vector quantity
(2) scalar quantity
(3) tensor quantity
(4) unitless quantity ​

Answer 1

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Potential gradient is defined is as a rate of change of potential with respect to the distance..

Answer 1) vector quantity....

Answer 2

Answer:

Option (1) is correct.

Explanation:

In Electromagnetism:

Poential gradient gives electric field.

$\vec E=-\nabla V=-\frac{dV}{dr}$

Where $V$ is the potential.

In Gravitation:

Poential gradient gives gravitational field.

$\vec g= \nabla \phi$

where $\phi$ is the gravitational potential.

Both Electric field and gravitational field are vector quantities, as both have magnitude, direction and follow vector sum law.

Therefore, the potential gradient is a vector quantity.

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