8. Consider there are four point charges of magnitude qı= 2 nC, q2 = -6 nC, q3 = 8 nC and q4 = unknown are located at four different corners of a square of edge 4 mm. The net electrostatic potentials at the center point of the square is 140 V. Calculate the value of unknown point charges. (2)

8. Consider there are four point charges of magnitude qı= 2 nC, q2 = -6 nC, q3 = 8 nC and q4 = unknown are located at four different corners of a square of edge 4 mm. The net electrostatic potentials at the center point of the square is 140 V. Calculate the value of unknown point charges. (2)

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