equipotential

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Force is in the same direction as E , so that motion along an equipotential must be perpendicular to E .

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It is important to note that equipotential lines are always perpendicular to electric field lines.

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If the plates are held at a fixed potential difference ΔV, draw the equipotential lines for this system.

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These are called equipotential lines in two dimensions, or equipotential surfaces in three dimensions.

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The surface of a charged conductor is an equipotential surface, because when the electric charge is in equilibrium there is no tendency for electricity to move from one part to the other.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various