Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 27 - Circuits - Questions - Page 794: 4c

Answer

The electric field is in the positive direction of the x axis.

Work Step by Step

The left side of the battery is positive and the right side of the battery is negative. Therefore, the left side of the circuit is at a higher potential than the right side of the circuit. Since an electric field is directed from a higher potential to a lower potential, the electric field is in the positive direction of the x axis.
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