determine the change in electric potential energy of the system as a fourth point charge of -2 µC, is brought to point A from infinitely far away. Assume that the three point charges remain fixed in

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Three point charges are placed at
the corners of a rectangle, as
shown in the figure.
determine the change in electric
potential energy of the system as a
fourth point charge of -2 μC, is
brought to point A from infinitely
far away. Assume that the three
point charges remain fixed in
position.
93 = +5 μC
12 cm
+
q2 = +3 μC
15 cm
9₁ = -4 μC
A
Transcribed Image Text:Three point charges are placed at the corners of a rectangle, as shown in the figure. determine the change in electric potential energy of the system as a fourth point charge of -2 μC, is brought to point A from infinitely far away. Assume that the three point charges remain fixed in position. 93 = +5 μC 12 cm + q2 = +3 μC 15 cm 9₁ = -4 μC A
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