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Consider a uniform electric field in the `hat (z)` direction. The potential is a constant.

A

in all space

B

for any `x` for a given `z`

C

for any `y` for a given `z`

D

on the `x-y` plane for a given `z`

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The correct Answer is:
B, C, D
Electric field is along the z-axis, `sp E_(x) = E_(y) =0`
As `E = (dV)/(dr),e.e., V` is constant when `E=0`
So, equipotential surfaces are in `x-y` plane, i.e., for a given `z`, potential is constant for aby `x`, and `y` and on the `x-y` plane.
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