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.


d

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