What is the net electric potential at the point P on the triangle show below? -5q m -3q m m P

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What is the net electric potential at the point P on the triangle show below?
-5q
m
-39
V= -8kq/m
3
V= 2kqsin(30)/m
m
O V=-2kq/m^2
V= 8kqcos(30)/m
P
Transcribed Image Text:What is the net electric potential at the point P on the triangle show below? -5q m -39 V= -8kq/m 3 V= 2kqsin(30)/m m O V=-2kq/m^2 V= 8kqcos(30)/m P
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The two charges are shown in the figure as 

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Find:- 

What is the net electric potential at the point P on the triangle

a) V= 2kqmsin30

b) V= -8kqm

c)V= 8kqmcos30

d) V= -2kqm2

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