Voltage/ electric field question

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The discussion revolves around understanding the relationship between voltage and electric fields in a uniform electric field scenario. The original poster presents a question regarding voltage measurements in a specified electric field direction.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

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  • Participants explore the implications of a uniform electric field on voltage differences, questioning how voltage changes with respect to movement in different directions within the field.

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Some participants have acknowledged the nature of the uniform electric field and its effect on voltage measurements, while others have posed follow-up questions regarding different directional movements and their impact on voltage.

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There is an emphasis on understanding the uniformity of the electric field and its implications for voltage changes, with a specific focus on the north-south versus east-west directions.

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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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