Which of the following is incorrect about equipotential surfaces? A. Any two points on an equipotential surface are at the same electric potential. B. There is no work done in moving charges around on an equipotential surface. C. The electric potential of an equipotential surface is always zero. D. The electric fields are always perpendicular to the equipotential surfaces. E. None of the above.

Which of the following is incorrect about equipotential surfaces? A. Any two points on an equipotential surface are at the same electric potential. B. There is no work done in moving charges around on an equipotential surface. C. The electric potential of an equipotential surface is always zero. D. The electric fields are always perpendicular to the equipotential surfaces. E. None of the above.

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