Three charges are arranged on three corners of a rectangle as shown. (Note: Symbols in bold type are vectors). a. calculate V, the electric potential at point P b. Calculate and express E2, the electric field produced by Q2 (at point P) in the unit vector notation. Show the direction of E2 on the diagram. I I Y Q₂- Q₂=20.0μC 6.0 cm Q₁=6.4μC X 8.0 cm Q3= - 12μC

Three charges are arranged on three corners of a rectangle as shown. (Note: Symbols in bold type are vectors). a. calculate V, the electric potential at point P b. Calculate and express E2, the electric field produced by Q2 (at point P) in the unit vector notation. Show the direction of E2 on the diagram. I I Y Q₂- Q₂=20.0μC 6.0 cm Q₁=6.4μC X 8.0 cm Q3= - 12μC

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter26: Electric Potential

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