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Scalar and vector potentials in electromagnetism. The scalar potential is potential energy per unit charge. For potential energy, use the [potential-energy] tag.

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When moving a charge across an equipotential surface, why is the net force zero?

In an equipotential surface, the work done is 0, because $W = q \cdot \Delta V$ and $\Delta V = 0$. But $W = Fs$ as well. As the displacement is non-zero, the net force in moving a charge, or a mass, …
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