constant potential surface
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nounpl: constant potential surfaces
superfície de potencial constante
1. In physics and electrochemistry, a surface or region in space where the electric potential has the same value at all points
The constant potential surface around a point charge forms a sphere centered on that charge.
A superfície de potencial constante ao redor de uma carga pontual forma uma esfera centrada nessa carga.
2. An equipotential surface used in electrostatics, electromagnetic field analysis, and electrochemical systems
In electroplating, the cathode maintains a constant potential surface to ensure uniform deposition.
Na eletrodeposição, o cátodo mantém uma superfície de potencial constante para garantir deposição uniforme.
This is primarily technical terminology used in physics, electrical engineering, and electrochemistry. It appears in university-level science education and professional research contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. The concept is fundamental to understanding electromagnetic phenomena and is taught in physics courses worldwide.
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