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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In other words, motion along an equipotential is perpendicular to E .

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

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Sketch the equipotential lines a long distance from the charges shown in Figure 19.34.

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Suppose that we have any distribution of electricity at rest over conductors, and that we know the potential at all points and consequently the level or equipotential surfaces.

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