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prove that electric potential is constant where electric field is zero

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Electric field at any point due to the charge is defined as the negative gradient of potential at that point.
E= -V = - dVdr
gradient i.e. rate of change with respect to the position coordinates.

If E = 0
then dVdr = 0
i.e. rate of change in potential is zero.
i.e. V = constant
Hence proved.

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