Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0133942651
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Chapter 25 - The Electric Potential - Stop to Think 25.4 - Page 702: 1

Answer

a=b>c>d=e

Work Step by Step

The electric potential increases linearly as you move from the negative to the positive plate. Points a and b are the same distance away from the negative plate. They are also the furthest away from the negative plate, so they have the highest electric potential. Point c is at an intermediate distance, therefore it has the next highest electric potential. That leaves point d and e, which are closest to the negative plate with the lowest electric potential.
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