Question

Equipotential lines are usually shown in a manner similar to topographical contour lines, in which the difference in the value of consecutive lines is constant. Clear the equipotential lines using the Clear button on the voltage tool. Place the first equipotential line 1 m\rm m away from the charge. It should have a value of roughly 9 V\rm V. Now, produce several additional equipotential lines, increasing and decreasing by an interval of 3 V\rm V (e.g., one with 12 V\rm V, one with 15 V\rm V, and one with 6 V\rm V). Don�t worry about getting these exact values. You can be off by a few tenths of a volt.Which statement best describes the distribution of the equipotential lines?1-The equipotential lines are closer together in regions where the electric field is weaker.2-The equipotential lines are closer together in regions where the electric field is stronger.3-The equipotential lines are equally spaced. The distance between each line is the same for all adjacent lines.

Answer 1

Answer:

the correct one is 2. the equipotential lines must be closer together where the field has more intensity

Explanation:

The equipotential line concept is a line or surface where a test charge can move without doing work, therefore the potential in this line is constant and they are perpendicular to the electric field lines.

In this exercise we have a charge and a series of equipotential lines, if this is a point charge the lines are circles around the charge, where the potential is given by

           V = k q / r

also the electric field and the electuary potential are related

           E =  $- \frac{dV}{dr}$

therefore the equipotential lines must be closer together where the field has more intensity

When checking the answers, the correct one is 2