B AO 0.48 nm 0.38 nm ++ 37° 33° Figure 1 Figure 1 below shows a Helium (He) nucleus (with 2 protons) is located at point A and a hydrogen (H) nucleus (with 1 proton) located at B. Determine the resultant of the electric field and electric potential at point C. Now, point B is replaced by negative charges. Do these changes cause the resultant electric potential be zero at point C? yes, or no? Justify your answer. Compare the resultant electric potential at point C if A-C-B is collinear. Support your answers with calculation.

B AO 0.48 nm 0.38 nm ++ 37° 33° Figure 1 Figure 1 below shows a Helium (He) nucleus (with 2 protons) is located at point A and a hydrogen (H) nucleus (with 1 proton) located at B. Determine the resultant of the electric field and electric potential at point C. Now, point B is replaced by negative charges. Do these changes cause the resultant electric potential be zero at point C? yes, or no? Justify your answer. Compare the resultant electric potential at point C if A-C-B is collinear. Support your answers with calculation.

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Chapter19: Electric Potential And Electric Field

Section: Chapter Questions

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