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A. If the electric field E is zero at a given point, must theelectric potential V also equal zero at that point? Explain yourreasoning and give an example to prove your answer.

B. A positive charge moves in the direction of a uniformelectric field. Does its potential energy increase or decrease?Does the electric potential increase or decrease? Explain yourreasoning.

C. If the electric potential at some point is zero, does itfollow that there are no charges in the vicinity of that point?Explain your reasoning.

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Sol A It is not always true that if electric the electric field E is zero at a given point must the electric potential V also equal zero at that point For example If we have two sidentical electric charges    See Answer
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