equipotential

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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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This implies that a conductor is an equipotential surface in static situations.

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Work is needed to move a charge from one equipotential line to another.

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In the electrical analogue, the source and sink are respectively a point-charge and what is called the "electric image" of that charge with respect to the sphere, which is in this case an equipotential surface.

From Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work by Gray, Andrew