equipotential

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

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Force is in the same direction as E , so that motion along an equipotential must be perpendicular to E .

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The term equipotential is also used as a noun, referring to an equipotential line or surface.

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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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Such a surface, therefore, is always an equipotential.

From Man or Matter by Lehrs, Ernst