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In a uniform electric field , equipotential surface must
(i) be plane surfaces
(ii) be normal to the direction to the filed
(iii) be spaced such that surfaces having equal difference in potential are separated by equal distances
(iv) have decreasing potentials in the direction of field

A

be plane surfaces

B

be normal to the direction of the field

C

be sapced such that surfaces having equal differences in potential are separated by equal distances

D

have decreasing potentials in the direction of the field

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