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Angle between equipotential surface and lines of force is

A

zero

B

`180^(@)`

C

`90^(@)`

D

`45^(@)`

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    A
    are closer in regions of large electric fields compared to regions of lower electric fields
    B
    will be more crowded near sharp edges of a conductor.
    C
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    D
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    perpendicular to each other
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    parallel to each other
    C
    in any direction
    D
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    A
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