equipotential

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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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It is important to note that equipotential lines are always perpendicular to electric field lines.

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

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Work is needed to move a charge from one equipotential line to another.

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Hence the equipotential surfaces cannot cut each other.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various