Can the lines in the figure below be equipotential lines?
A) No, because there are sharp corners.
B) No, because they are isolated lines.
C) Yes, because any lines within a charge distribution are equipotential lines.
D) Yes, they might be boundary lines of the two surfaces of a conductor.
E) It is not possible to say without further information.

Question

Can the lines in the figure below be equipotential lines? 
A) No, because there are sharp corners. 
B) No, because they are isolated lines. 
C) Yes, because any lines within a charge distribution are equipotential lines. 
D) Yes, they might be boundary lines of the two surfaces of a conductor. 
E) It is not possible to say without further information.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The lines in the figure might be boundary lines of the two surfaces of a conductor, in which case they would be equipotential lines. The sharp corners and isolated nature of the lines are not necessarily prohibitive factors.

Can the Lines in the Figure Below Be Equipotential Lines