Home
Class 12
PHYSICS
Why do equipotential lines not intersect...

Why do equipotential lines not intersect each other?

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

If the two equipotantial lines intersect, then at the point of intersection there would be two potentials which is impossible.
So, two equipotential lines never intersect.
Promotional Banner

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Can two equipotential surfaces intersect each other ? Explain.

Why is it that two equipotential lines do not intersect?

Read the statement carefully and write 'Yes' for correct statements and 'No' for wrong statements : The equipotential surafaces intersect each other.

Why do two electric lines of force not intersect each other?

Two _____ never intersect each other.

Can two equipotential surfaces never intersect? Explain your answer.