There are two methods to determine the solutions for Part B calculating thechange in electric potential energy. Enumerate these two methods/formulas (usestandard notation) and compare them by describing.PROBLEM SOLVINGThree point charges are placed at the corners of a rectangle, as shown in the figure.93 = +5 µC91 = -4 µC|12 ст15 cm92 = +3 µCAA. Determine the potential at point A, taking V = 0 at a great distance.B. Determine the change in electric potential energy when afourth point charge, q4 = -2 µC, is brought to point A from infinitely far away.Assume that the three point charges remain fixed in position.HINT : TWO METHODS CAN BE USED TO DETERMINE THE CHANGE IN ELECTRIC POTENTIALENERGY

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Three point charges are placed at the corners of a rectangle, as shown in the figure. 93 = +5 µC 91 = -4 µC |12 cm 15 сm 92 = +3 µC A. Determine the potential at point A, taking V = 0 at a great distance. B. Determine the change in electric potential energy when a fourth point charge, q4 = -2 µC, is brought to point A from infinitely far away. Assume that the three point charges remain fixed in position.

Three point charges are placed at the corners of a rectangle, as shown in the figure. 93 = +5 µC 91 = -4 µC |12 cm 15 сm 92 = +3 µC A. Determine the potential at point A, taking V = 0 at a great distance. B. Determine the change in electric potential energy when a fourth point charge, q4 = -2 µC, is brought to point A from infinitely far away. Assume that the three point charges remain fixed in position.

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

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