What Determines the Direction of Potential Gradient?

[Yosty22]

Homework Statement

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Homework Equations

E=-∇V

The Attempt at a Solution

I think that the answer is C because it goes in the direction opposite the electric field and crosses through the most equipotential surfaces. Any confirmation or denial would be great.
Thank you.

 

[Yosty22]

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[ehild]

Homework Statement

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I think that the answer is C because it goes in the direction opposite the electric field and crosses through the most equipotential surfaces. Any confirmation or denial would be great.
Thank you.

Yes, it is C.


ehild