what-does-the-minus-sign-in-e-v-indicate-physically

Question

What does the minus sign in E→=−∇V\overrightarrow{E}=-
abla V indicate physically?

Accepted Answer

The electric field points in the direction of decreasing potential

Answer

The electric field has negative magnitude wherever the potential is positive

Answer

The electric field points in the direction of increasing potential

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The electric field is always opposite to the position vector

What does the minus sign in E→=−∇V\(\overrightarrow{E}\)=-\(\nabla\) V indicate physically?