equipotential

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These are called equipotential lines in two dimensions, or equipotential surfaces in three dimensions.

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If the plates are held at a fixed potential difference ΔV, draw the equipotential lines for this system.

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Sketch the equipotential lines a long distance from the charges shown in Figure 19.34.

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This implies that a conductor is an equipotential surface in static situations.

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As the intensity of the electric force is greater nearer the sun than further away, these equipotential surfaces will be closer nearer the sun than further away.

From Aether and Gravitation by Hooper, William George