PROBLEM # 4 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 92 = +3 µC 15 cm 9₁ = -4 µC A 11

PROBLEM # 4 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 92 = +3 µC 15 cm 9₁ = -4 µC A 11

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Chapter16: Electrical Energy And Capacitance

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Problem 14P: Three charges are situated at corners of a rectangle as in Figure P16.13. How much work must an...

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