Four equal point charges q are fixed at the corners of square side ʻa’. Another point charge q, is placed above the centre of square at a height a/ 2 from centre. Force on 9. is 2 Kqg. (a) a? 4 Kqgo (b) a? (c) a? 2ZKg, (d) a?

Four equal point charges q are fixed at the corners of square side ʻa’. Another point charge q, is placed above the centre of square at a height a/ 2 from centre. Force on 9. is 2 Kqg. (a) a? 4 Kqgo (b) a? (c) a? 2ZKg, (d) a?

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Four equal point charges q are fixed at the corners of square side ʻa’. Another point charge q, is placed
above the centre of square at a height a/ 2 from centre. Force on 9.
is
2 Kqg.
(a)
a?
4 Kqgo
(b)
a?
(c)
a?
2ZKg,
(d)
a?

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