Three charges, q1= +q, q2= +q, and q3= -q, are located at the corners of an equilateral triangle with side length of d = 12 cm. The charge q= +2 micro-Coulomb. Calaculate the work required to bring another charge +q from infinity to point P midpoint of q2 and q3.

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Three charges, q1= +q, q2= +q, and q3= -q, are located at the corners of an equilateral triangle with side length of d = 12 cm. The charge q= +2 micro-Coulomb.

Calaculate the work required to bring another charge +q from infinity to point P midpoint of q2 and q3. 

charge #2
charge #1
b+ +
de point P
d
+q +
AY
b-
charge #3
Transcribed Image Text:charge #2 charge #1 b+ + de point P d +q + AY b- charge #3
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