University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 23 - Electric Potential - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 776: Q23.2

Answer

Yes, it is possible.

Work Step by Step

Consider Figure 23.23b, which depicts this situation. Bring in the test charge along the V=0 line, staying an equal distance from each charge. Because the electric potential never changes, no work is required to move the test charge. In other words, the electric field is always perpendicular to the charge's displacement, so no work is done at any point in the path.
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