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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If the plates are held at a fixed potential difference ΔV, draw the equipotential lines for this system.
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In other words, motion along an equipotential is perpendicular to E .
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No work is required to move a charge along an equipotential, since ΔV = 0 .
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The potential of such a shell at any internal point is constant, and the equipotential surfaces for external space are ellipsoids confocal with the ellipsoidal shell.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various
