Equisurface

/ˌɛkwɪˈsɜrfɪs/ noun

Definition

A surface of equal value, elevation, or potential; particularly used in physics to describe surfaces where a measured property remains constant.

Etymology

Latin 'equus' (equal) + English 'surface' (from Old French 'surface'). Technical term from physics and geology describing surfaces of uniform characteristics.

Kelly Says

Equisurfaces are invisible but everywhere—they're the surfaces of constant gravitational potential around Earth, or constant electric potential around a charged sphere. If you could float freely in space, you'd be on an equisurface the whole time!

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