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CE It is given that the electric potential is zero at the
Chapter 20, Problem 25P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 25P
CE It is given that the electric potential is zero at the center of the square in Figure 20-22. (a) If q1 = +Q, what is the value of the charge q2? (b) Is the electric potential at point A positive, negative, or zero? Explain, (c) Is the electric potential at point B positive, negative, or zero? Explain.
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QUESTION:
Problem 25P
CE It is given that the electric potential is zero at the center of the square in Figure 20-22. (a) If q1 = +Q, what is the value of the charge q2? (b) Is the electric potential at point A positive, negative, or zero? Explain, (c) Is the electric potential at point B positive, negative, or zero? Explain.
ANSWER:
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Here we have to find the value of for which the electric potential at the center of the square will be zero.
Let’s take the configuration as a square of length “r”.