equipotential

American  

[ee-kwuh-puh-ten-shuhl, ek-wuh-] / ˌi kwə pəˈtɛn ʃəl, ˌɛk wə- /

adjective

Physics.

1. of the same or exhibiting uniform potential at every point.

   an equipotential surface.

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equipotential British  

/ ˌiːkwɪpəˈtɛnʃəl /

adjective

1. having the same electric potential or uniform electric potential

2. Also: equipotent. equivalent in power or effect

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noun

1. an equipotential line or surface

equipotential Scientific  

/ ē′kwə-pə-tĕn′shəl,ĕk′wə- /

1. A surface within a region containing a potential (typically electric potential), such that all the points on the surface have equal potential.

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Other Word Forms

• equipotentiality
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of equipotential

First recorded in 1670–80; equi- + potential

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Example Sentences

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equipotential

Given the electric field lines, the equipotential lines can be drawn simply by making them perpendicular to the electric field lines.

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Figure 19.14 shows the electric field and equipotential lines for two equal and opposite charges.

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Since the electric field lines point radially away from the charge, they are perpendicular to the equipotential lines.

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Because a conductor is an equipotential, it can replace any equipotential surface.

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In the electrical analogue, the source and sink are respectively a point-charge and what is called the "electric image" of that charge with respect to the sphere, which is in this case an equipotential surface.

From Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work by Andrew Gray

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