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The diagrams below depict four different charge distributions. The charge particles are all the same distance from the origin. 54 5q 59 5q 29 5q 2g -2g 5q 24 -34 3q 3q 2q 4 3 1 The electric field at the origin: is greatest for situation 1 is greatest for situation 3 is downward for situation 3 is downward for situation 1 is zero for situation 4

The diagrams below depict four different charge distributions. The charge particles are all the same distance from the origin. 54 5q 59 5q 29 5q 2g -2g 5q 24 -34 3q 3q 2q 4 3 1 The electric field at the origin: is greatest for situation 1 is greatest for situation 3 is downward for situation 3 is downward for situation 1 is zero for situation 4

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter24: Electric Fields

Section24.4: Electric Field Of A Collection Of Charged Particles

Problem 24.4CE: Figure 24.10 shows a source that consists of two charged particles. a. What is the sign of the...

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