equipotential

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

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

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

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

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Hence the equipotential surfaces cannot cut each other.

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