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The electric field at a point due to a point charge is 30 N/C, and the electric potential at that point is 15 J/C. Calculate the distance of the point from the charge and the magnitude of the charge

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Chapter16: Electrical Energy And Capacitance

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Problem 12P: The two charges in Figure P16.12 are separated by d = 2.00 cm. Find the electric potential at (a)...

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The electric field at a point due to a point charge
is 30 N/C, and the electric potential at that point
is 15 J/C. Calculate the distance of the point from
the charge and the magnitude of the charge

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