3 point charges ( Q,=Q=Q= 3 Coulomb) is placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle with a side length of 2m. Calculate the work done to move these charges to the corners of a smaller triangle with side length of 1 m. (k=9×10° N-m?/C} 36,45 x1010 J 12,15 x1010 J 8,10 x1010 J 24,30 x1010 J 6,06 x1010 J

3 point charges ( Q,=Q=Q= 3 Coulomb) is placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle with a side length of 2m. Calculate the work done to move these charges to the corners of a smaller triangle with side length of 1 m. (k=9×10° N-m?/C} 36,45 x1010 J 12,15 x1010 J 8,10 x1010 J 24,30 x1010 J 6,06 x1010 J

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Chapter16: Electrical Energy And Capacitance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14P: Three charges are situated at corners of a rectangle as in Figure P16.13. How much work must an...

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