$A$ uniform electric field exists in the positive $x$-direction. Let $A$ be the origin. Point $B$ is at $x = +1 \ cm$ on the $x$-axis and point $C$ is at $y = +1 \ cm$ on the $y$-axis. Which of the following relations is correct regarding the potentials at $A, B,$ and $C$?

  • A
    $V_A > V_B$ and $V_A = V_C$
  • B
    $V_A < V_B$ and $V_A = V_C$
  • C
    $V_A > V_B$ and $V_A > V_C$
  • D
    $V_A < V_B$ and $V_A < V_C$

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