1. In each of five situations, two point charges (Q₁, Q2) are separated by a distance d. Rank them in order of the electric potential energy, from highest to lowest. (a) Q₁ = 1 μC, Q₂ =2 µC, d = 1 m (b) Q₁ =2 µC, Q2 = -1 μµC, d = 1 m (c) Q₁ = 2 μC, Q2 = -4 µC, d = 2 m -2 μC ₂=-2 uC. d = 2 m -

1. In each of five situations, two point charges (Q₁, Q2) are separated by a distance d. Rank them in order of the electric potential energy, from highest to lowest. (a) Q₁ = 1 μC, Q₂ =2 µC, d = 1 m (b) Q₁ =2 µC, Q2 = -1 μµC, d = 1 m (c) Q₁ = 2 μC, Q2 = -4 µC, d = 2 m -2 μC ₂=-2 uC. d = 2 m -

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Chapter16: Electrical Energy And Capacitance

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Problem 12P: The two charges in Figure P16.12 are separated by d = 2.00 cm. Find the electric potential at (a)...

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