The two charges in the figure below are separated by d 3.50 cm. (Let q114.5 nc and q2 28.5 nC.) 60.0° 9 (a) Find the electric potential at point A. 36 Your response is off by a multiple of ten. kV (b) Find the electric potential at point B, which is halfway between the charges. kV Need Help? Read It Submit Answer Save Progress Practice Another Version

The two charges in the figure below are separated by d 3.50 cm. (Let q114.5 nc and q2 28.5 nC.) 60.0° 9 (a) Find the electric potential at point A. 36 Your response is off by a multiple of ten. kV (b) Find the electric potential at point B, which is halfway between the charges. kV Need Help? Read It Submit Answer Save Progress Practice Another Version

College Physics

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Chapter16: Electrical Energy And Capacitance

Section: Chapter Questions

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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