Name for points where electric field lines meet at right angles

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Homework Statement


I'm looking at an electric field plot around four (4) + and - point charges in free space.
There are several points where the electric fields come together and make right-angled turns (in the limit). Is there a name for these points? Especially is there a traditional name for these points? Thanks for reading.

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morangta said:

Homework Statement


I'm looking at an electric field plot around four (4) + and - point charges in free space.
There are several points where the electric fields come together and make right-angled turns (in the limit). Is there a name for these points? Especially is there a traditional name for these points? Thanks for reading.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

Can you post a picture or drawing? Or a link to a source of such a diagram? That would help a lot. :smile: