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Equipotentials at a great distance from a collection of charges whose total sum is not zero are approximately

A

spheres

B

planes

C

paraboloids

D

ellipsoids

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The correct Answer is:
A
Collection of charges whose total sum is not zero can be considered as a point charge from a great distance. So, equipotentials should be spheres.
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