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Is there a point along the line joining two equal positive
Chapter 23, Problem 5Q(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 5Q
Is there a point along the line joining two equal positive charges where the electric field is zero? Where the electric potential is zero? Explain.
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QUESTION:
Problem 5Q
Is there a point along the line joining two equal positive charges where the electric field is zero? Where the electric potential is zero? Explain.
ANSWER:
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Electric field of charge q1 is E1 at point O to the right, and Electric field of charge q2 is E2 at point O to the left.
The electric fields are in opposite direction. In order for the net electric field to be zero at point O, E1 must be equal to E2.
The electric field is zero in the middle point of two charges.