equipotential
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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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It is important to note that equipotential lines are always perpendicular to electric field lines.
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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 this way the equipotential lines can easily be picked out.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884 by Various