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What is the electric potential energy of the system of three charges below relative to infinity? (k = 1/4TTE0 = 8.99 x 109 N - m2/C2) Q=+2.4 nc Q=+2.4 nc Зст 4cm Q=+2.4 nc +

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

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Problem 13OQ: Rank the electric potential energies of the systems of charges shown in Figure OQ20.13 from largest...

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infinity? (k = 1/4TTE0 = 8.99 x 109 N - m2/C2)
Q=+2.4 nc
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4cm
Q=+2.4 nc +

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