Electric field in a region is given by vecE = Axhati + Byhatj, where A = 10~mathrmV / m^2 and B = 5~mathrmV / m^2. If the electric potential at a point (10, 20) is 500~mathrmV, then the electric potential at origin is \_\_\_\_ V.

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula V_2 - V_1 = -int vecE cdot dvecr ### Core Logic Using potential difference relation: 500 - V_0 = -int_(0,0)^(10,20) (10xhati + 5yhatj) cdot (dxhati + dyhatj) 500 - V_0 = -left[5x^2 + frac5y^22right]_(0,0)^(10,20) V_0 - 500 = 500 + 1000 implies V_0 = 2000 text V ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Electric field vector function given, find potential at origin. Shortcut: Integrate line integral of electric field from origin to given point. Check: Matches option (3). ✓ ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electrostatics

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Solution

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