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Chapter 23: Q. 3 (page 652)

Rank in order, from largest to smallest, the electric field strengthsE1 to E4 at points1to4 in FIGURE Q23.3. Explain.

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The rank in order of the electric field strengths, from the largest to smallest isE4=E3>E2>E1.

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Given information

Given the electric field strengths

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Explanation

The electric field strength is smaller in the locality where the field lines are farther together and stronger where the field lines are closer apart.

The locality where the field lines are farther together are 1,2

The locality where the field lines are closer together are 3,4.

Hence, the requisite answer for the electric field strengths, from largest to smallest isE4=E3>E2>E1.

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