In the picture, on the (x,y) plane there are three different point charges locatedrespectively at A, B, and C.At A (0, 3) m you have QA = -24.0 nC, at B (0, 8) m you have qe = +16 nC, andm you have go= +34 nC. Assume that the potential is zero far awayqcat C (15,8) m you havefrom the region.Determine the potential in Volts at the origin of the reference frame due to thepresence of the three charges.EASPC11€

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In the picture, on the (x,y) plane there are three different point charges located respectively at A, B, and C. At A (0, 3) m you have gA = 24.0 nC, at B (0,8) m you have qg = +16 nC, and at C (15,8) m you have gc = +34 nC. Assume that the potential is zero far away from the region. Determine the potential in Volts at the origin of the reference frame due to the presence of the three charges. B A A ● C - >

In the picture, on the (x,y) plane there are three different point charges located respectively at A, B, and C. At A (0, 3) m you have gA = 24.0 nC, at B (0,8) m you have qg = +16 nC, and at C (15,8) m you have gc = +34 nC. Assume that the potential is zero far away from the region. Determine the potential in Volts at the origin of the reference frame due to the presence of the three charges. B A A ● C - >

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

Section20.3: Electric Potential And Potential Energy Due To Point Charges

Problem 20.4QQ: In Active Figure 20.8a, take q1 to be a negative source charge and q2 to be the test charge. (i) If...

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