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PHY 102 Gauss's Law and Electrostatic Fields Objective Question
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Question

What is the direction of the electric field relative to an equipotential surface?
Options
A Parallel to the surface
B Perpendicular to the surface
Correct Answer
C At 45° to the surface
D Random direction
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The electric field is always perpendicular to equipotential surfaces, pointing in the direction of decreasing potential.

Hint

Field lines cross equipotentials at right angles.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Gauss's Law and Electrostatic Fields
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 68 of 1819
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