$r = \left( {\frac{E}{V} - 1} \right)R = \left( {\frac{{40}}{{30}} - 1} \right) \times 9$$ = \frac{{9 \times 10}}{{30}} = 3\,\Omega $


Reason : A point charge when released from rest in a region having only electrostatic field always moves along electric lines of force.



