What is the shape of the equipotential surface for the line charge?

Sphere

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cylinder

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will depend upon the type of charge.

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Solution

The correct option is B cylinder
Equipotential surface is a surface with a particular potential. Potential of Line charge has cylindrical symmetry. Thus the equipotential surface are cylindrical.

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