Voltage/ electric field question

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The discussion centers on calculating voltage changes in a uniform electric field of 50 N/C directed east. It is established that the voltage remains constant in the north-south direction, meaning the voltage at a point 1.0 m directly south of an initial point at 80V remains 80V. Conversely, moving 1.0 m directly east would involve a voltage change due to the electric field's directional influence, which can be expressed as 50 V/m.

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Consider a uniform electric field of 50 N/C directed toward the east. If the voltage measured relative to ground at a given point in the field is 80V, what is the voltage at a point 1.0 m directly south of that point?

any pointers on how to do this?
 
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Hint: if it's a uniform electric field pointing to the east, does it vary in the north-south direction?

- Warren
 
ohhh ok... so that makes sense. it won't change going N and S.

Ok so is they asked in the test... same question but this time "what is the voltage at a point 1.0 m directly east of the point?"
 
An electric field of 50 N/C can also be expressed as 50 V/m.

- Warren
 

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