Class 12PhysicsElectric Potential and CapacitanceRelation between Electric Field and Potential and Potential Gradient
EasyWhat is potential gradient?
(N/A) The potential gradient is defined as the rate of change of electric potential with respect to distance in the direction of the electric field.
Mathematically,it is expressed as $E = -\frac{dV}{dr}$,where $E$ is the electric field intensity,$V$ is the electric potential,and $r$ is the distance.
The negative sign indicates that the electric potential decreases in the direction of the electric field.
The $SI$ unit of potential gradient is $V/m$ (volt per meter).
Mathematically,it is expressed as $E = -\frac{dV}{dr}$,where $E$ is the electric field intensity,$V$ is the electric potential,and $r$ is the distance.
The negative sign indicates that the electric potential decreases in the direction of the electric field.
The $SI$ unit of potential gradient is $V/m$ (volt per meter).
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