Consider the following statements and select the correct statement(s). I. Electric field lines are always perpendicular to equipotential surface. II. No two equipotential surfaces can intersect each other. III. Electric field lines are in the direction of tangent to an equipotential surface. IV. Equipotential surface can intersect each other.

Question

Consider the following statements and select the correct statement(s). I. Electric field lines are always perpendicular to equipotential surface. II. No two equipotential surfaces can intersect each other. III. Electric field lines are in the direction of tangent to an equipotential surface. IV. Equipotential surface can intersect each other. (A) I and IIV (B) II and IV (C) I and IV (D) I, II and III

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Electric field lines are always perpendicular to equipotential surface so, they cannot be in a direction of tangent to an equipotential surface.