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Consider a uniform electric field in the `hatz` 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
The direction of electric field is perpendicular to the equipotential surface and here electric field is in z-direction. Electric field is in the direction in which potential decreases.
Potential difference per unit displacement perpendicular to equipotential surface at a point gives the magnitude of electric field.
So, equipotential surfaces will be the plane perpendicular to z-axis. Means, along xy plane, which includes any x or y-axis.
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