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

For a point charge, what is the shape of the equipotential surfaces?
Options
A Concentric spheres
Correct Answer
B Concentric cylinders
C Parallel planes
D Irregular surfaces
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For a point charge, the potential V = Q/(4πε₀r) is constant for constant r, so equipotential surfaces are concentric spheres centered on the charge.

Hint

Same distance from point charge gives same potential.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Gauss's Law and Electrostatic Fields
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 69 of 1819
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