The variation of potentional with distance r from a fixed point is shown in fig. The magnitude of electric field at r=5cm, is:

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Potential has decreased from 5 V to 0 V in 2 cm, i.e., from r=4 cm to r=6 cm linearly.So, E=-VrE=-0-56-4 V/cmor, E=2.5 V/cm

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(2.5) V/cm
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