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PHY 102 Gauss's Law and Electrostatic Fields Objective Question
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What is an equipotential surface?
Options
A A surface where the electric field is zero
B A surface on which the electric potential is constant
Correct Answer
C A surface where the charge density is constant
D A surface where the electric field is maximum
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An equipotential surface is one where the electric potential is the same at every point. No work is required to move a charge along an equipotential.

Hint

Constant potential surface.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Gauss's Law and Electrostatic Fields
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 67 of 1819
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