9. (Points: 1) Which one of the following statements best describes theequipoten

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9.
(Points: 1)

Which one of the following statements best describes theequipotential surfaces
surrounding a point charge?


a.
The equipotential surfaces are planes extending radially outwardfrom the
charge.

b.
The equipotential surfaces are concentric spheres with the chargeat the center.

c.
The equipotential surfaces are concentric cylinders with the chargeon the axis
at the center.

d.
The equipotential surfaces are concentric cubes with the charge atthe center.

e.
The equipotential surfaces are curved planes surrounding thecharge, but only
one passes through the charge.

Explanation / Answer

it should be b. think of a potential at a radius r at every point on a threedimensions they will be equal so they are concentic spheres

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