$A$ uniform electric field is prevailing in the $X$-direction in a certain region. The coordinates of points $P$,$Q$,and $R$ are $(0,0)$,$(2,0)$,and $(0,2)$ respectively. Which of the following alternatives is true for the potentials at these points?

  • A
    $V_P = V_Q, V_Q > V_R$
  • B
    $V_P = V_R, V_P > V_Q$
  • C
    $V_P = V_R, V_Q > V_R$
  • D
    $V_P = V_Q, V_P > V_R$

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