2. Recall from quiz 1 we had equally like charges arranged in a pattern of of a clock face. There are 12 equally like charges arranged in a clock face pattern of radius R. Determine then, if we were to bring a like charge from infinite distance to the center. What is the electric potential?

2. Recall from quiz 1 we had equally like charges arranged in a pattern of of a clock face. There are 12 equally like charges arranged in a clock face pattern of radius R. Determine then, if we were to bring a like charge from infinite distance to the center. What is the electric potential?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

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ISBN:9781305116399

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter25: Electric Potential

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 25.29P: Five particles with equal negative charges q are placed symmetrically around a circle of radius R....

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