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Why the spherical equipotential surfaces in case of dipole is distorted sphere not a proper sphere?

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Q. Assertion :A spherical equipotential surface is not possible for a point charge. Reason: A spherical equipotential surface is possible inside a spherical capacitor.

r_{1} = 1 m

r_{2} = 2 m

r_{3} = 3 m

Figure shows some equipotential surfaces [Spherical in shape]

Q. Define an equipotential surface. Draw equipotential surfaces :

(i) in the case of a single point charge and
(ii) in a constant electric field in Z-direction.

Why the equipotential surfaces about a single charge are not equidistant ?
(iii) Can electric field exist tangential to an equipotential surface ? Give reason.

Q. The equipotential surface of an electric dipole is :

Q. A dipole having dipole moment

P

is placed in front of a solid neutral conducting sphere as shown in figure. The net potential at a point

A

on the surface of its sphere is:-

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