Electric lines of force always leave an equipotential surface.

Parallel to the surface.

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At any angle to the surface.

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Parallel (or) perpendicular to the surface.

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Perpendicualr to the surface.

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Solution

The correct option is D Perpendicualr to the surface.
The electric lines of force will always be perpendicular to the equipotential surface.

 Hence, (d) is the correct answer.

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Choose the wrong statement

a) Work done in moving a charge on equipotential surface is zero.

b) Electric lines of force are always normal to equipotential surface.

c) When two like charges are brought nearer, then electrostatic potential energy of the system is decreased.

d) Electric lines of force diverge at positive charge and converge towards negative charge.

Out of the given statements which of the following are true :

A) Work done in moving a charge on equipotential surface is zero.

B) Electric lines of force are always normal to equipotential surface.

C) When two like charges are brought closer, the electrostatic potential energy of the system is decreased.

D) Electric lines of force converge at positive charge and diverge at negative charge.

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