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Can two equipotential surfaces cut each other?

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  • S_(1) and S_(2) are two equipotential surfaces on which the potentials are not equal

    A
    `S_(1)` and `S_(2)` cannot intersect.
    B
    `S_(1)` and `S_(2)` cannot both be plane surfaces.
    C
    In the region between `S_(1)` and `S_(2)` the field is maximum where they are closest to each other.
    D
    A line of force from `S_(1)` and `S_(2)` must be perpendicular to both.

  • The shape of equipotential surfaces due to an isolated charge is

    A
    Concentric spherical shells and the distance between the shells increases with the decrease in electric field
    B
    Concentric spherical shells and the distance between the shells decreases with the decrease in electric field
    C
    Equi-spaced concentric spherical shells
    D
    Changes with the polarity of the charge

  • Can two isothermal curves cut each other

    A
    Never
    B
    yes
    C
    They will cut when temperature is `0^(@)C`
    D
    Yes, when the pressure is critical pressure

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