If on the $x$-axis electric potential decreases uniformly from $60 \,V$ to $20 \,V$ between $x=-2 \,m$ to $x=+2 \,m$, then the magnitude of electric field at the origin

  • A

    Must be $10 \,V / m$

  • B

    May be greater than $10 \,V / m$

  • C

    Is zero

  • D

    Is $5 \,V / m$

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