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Equipotential surfaces associated with an electric field which is increasing in magnitude along the x-direction are

A

Planes parallel to xz planes

B

Planes parallel to xy planes

C

Planes parallel to yz planes

D

Coaxial cylinders of increasing radii the x axis

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