The shape of the equipotential surface for an infinite line charge is _____.

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Equipotential surface:
The equipotential potential is the surface where all points have the same electric potential.
The locus of points with the same potential due to infinite line charge will form a cylinder.
Hence, the shape of the equipotential surface for an infinite line charge is Coaxial Cylindrical.

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