The electric potential distribution in a certain region of space isgiven by V (z) = (8 V/m^2)z^2 + (5 V/m)z, where the independent variableis in units of m. The equipotential surfaces in this region are (A) planes parallel to the ry axis.(B) concentric cylinders with axis as their longitudinal axis.(C) planes parallel to the xz axis.(D) concentric spheres pierced by the x axis at their center.(E) concentric cylinders with z axis as their longitudinal axis.

Given:- V= 8z2 + 5z For an equipotential surface, the potential at every points on that surface…

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The electric potential distribution in a certain region of space is
given by V (z) = (8 V/m^2)z^2 + (5 V/m)z, where the independent variable
is in units of m. The equipotential surfaces in this region are

(A) planes parallel to the ry axis.
(B) concentric cylinders with axis as their longitudinal axis.
(C) planes parallel to the xz axis.
(D) concentric spheres pierced by the x axis at their center.
(E) concentric cylinders with z axis as their longitudinal axis.

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