3. Equipotential Surfaces

Learning Outcomes
  • I can define an equipotential surface.
  • I can explain why no work is done moving along an equipotential.
  • I can identify equipotential surfaces around masses.
  • I can interpret equipotential diagrams.
  • I can relate equipotential surfaces to gravitational fields.

Key Topics:
  • Characteristics of equipotential surfaces
  • Practical examples

The red circles in the image above are equipotential surfaces.