In the figure point P is at a distance d = 4.63 m from particle 1 (q = -5e) and distance d = 3.13 m from particle 2 (q2 = +5e), with both particles fixed in place. (a) With V =0 at infinity, what is V at P? If we bring a particle of charge q3 = +5e from infinity to P, (b) how much work do we do and (c) what is the potential energy of the three-particle system? %3D %3D 92 (a) Number Units (b) Number

In the figure point P is at a distance d = 4.63 m from particle 1 (q = -5e) and distance d = 3.13 m from particle 2 (q2 = +5e), with both particles fixed in place. (a) With V =0 at infinity, what is V at P? If we bring a particle of charge q3 = +5e from infinity to P, (b) how much work do we do and (c) what is the potential energy of the three-particle system? %3D %3D 92 (a) Number Units (b) Number

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter26: Electric Potential

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14PQ: Four charged particles are at rest at the corners of a square (Fig. P26.14). The net charges are q1...

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