Point charges of +12 x 10-9 C and -12 x 10-9 C are placed 10cm apart. (a) Compute the potential at point a, b, c. (b) What is the potential difference between points a and b? (c) Between b and c? (d) How much work would be required to move a point charge of +4 x 10-9 C from a to b, in the absence of friction and with no increase in kinetic energy? (e) From c to a? 10cm 10cm a 4cm 6cm 4cm ....

Point charges of +12 x 10-9 C and -12 x 10-9 C are placed 10cm apart. (a) Compute the potential at point a, b, c. (b) What is the potential difference between points a and b? (c) Between b and c? (d) How much work would be required to move a point charge of +4 x 10-9 C from a to b, in the absence of friction and with no increase in kinetic energy? (e) From c to a? 10cm 10cm a 4cm 6cm 4cm ....

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

Section: Chapter Questions

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