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Choose the wrong statement about equipotential surfaces.

A

It is a surtace over which the potential is constant

B

The electric field is parallel to the equipotential surface

C

The electric field is. perpendicular to the equipotential surtace

D

The electric field is in the direction of steepest decrease of potential

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B

The wrong statement about equipotential surfaces is, .the electric field is parallel to the equipotential surface because electric field is always perpendicular to equipotential surface.
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