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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
As we know that electric field is perpendicular to the equipotential surface. In this case, the uniform electric field is there in the `hatz` direction (along Z-axis). Thus, the equipotential surfaces in the given situation are the x-y plane and the planes parallel to x-h plane. Thus, potential is constant for x-y plane of any x or y for a given value of z.
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