At each corner of a square with side I, there are point charges of magnitude Q, 2Q, 4Q and 3Q. (a) Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net electric field at POINT P (located at the center of the square) 20 y ----- 4Q 3Q

At each corner of a square with side I, there are point charges of magnitude Q, 2Q, 4Q and 3Q. (a) Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net electric field at POINT P (located at the center of the square) 20 y ----- 4Q 3Q

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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At each corner of a square with side I, there are point charges of magnitude Q, 2Q, 4Q and 3Q.
(a) Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net electric field at POINT P (located at the center of the
square)
20
y
-----
4Q
3Q

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