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Equipotential #1
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- Summary
This animation illustrates the connection between electric lines of force and Voltage Equipotentials. The spherical symmetry of this charge distribution is revealed by its spherical equipotentials. The field is orthogonal to these equipotentials at any point and always points in the direction of decreasing potential.
- Learning objectives
- To view the orthogonality between the equipotentials and the electric field.
- To observe that the electric field always points in the direction of decreasing potential.
- How to use the animation
- Drag your mouse around the screen to display the field at different points.
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