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The three charges in the figure are at the vertices of an isosceles triangle. Calculate the electric potential at the midpoint of the base, taking q = 5.00 µC. 4.00 cm 2.00 cm

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

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Problem 11P: The three charged particles in Figure P20.11 are at the vertices of an isosceles triangle (where d =...

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The three charges in the figure are at the vertices of an isosceles triangle. Calculate the electric potential at the midpoint
of the base, taking q = 5.00 µC.
4.00cnm
2.00cm
Select one:
Oa. -79 KV
b.-11 MV
O
c. 11 MV
O d. 79 KV
O e. 1 MV

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