Three point charges, Q1=15.4 μC, Q2=−38.6 μC, and Q3=57.3 μC, are arranged as shown in the figure. The lengths y and x both equal 50.1 cm. Calculate the electric potential V at point A.

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Three point charges, Q1=15.4 μC, Q2=−38.6 μC, and Q3=57.3 μC, are arranged as shown in the figure. The lengths y and x both equal 50.1 cm. Calculate the electric potential V at point A.

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V=kq/r 

Q1=15.4 μC, Q2=−38.6 μC, and Q3=57.3 μC 

From A 50.1cm, 70.85cm, 50.1cm 

 

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