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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 5 Objective Question

Question

Shape of equipotential surface for an infinite line charge is
Options
A Coaxial cylindrical surfaces
Correct Answer
B Parallel plane surfaces
C Parallel plane surfaces perpendicular to lines of force
D None of the above
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For infinite line charge, equipotentials are coaxial cylinders.

Hint

V ∝ ln(r).

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