University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 23 - Electric Potential - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 776: Q23.7

Answer

Electric field lines point from high potential to low potential.

Work Step by Step

Figure 23.12 shows that electric potential decreases as you move along electric field lines. A positive test charge is pushed by the electric field, in the same direction as an electric field line, “falling” from a point of high potential to a point of low potential.
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