Four point-like objects of charge -2Q, +Q, -Q, and +2Q, respectively, are placed at the corners of a square of side a as shown in the figure below. Determine the electric field at the 10110 point P. 1 +Q r=a -2Q 3 P a/2. a -Q 2 +2Q 4

Four point-like objects of charge -2Q, +Q, -Q, and +2Q, respectively, are placed at the corners of a square of side a as shown in the figure below. Determine the electric field at the 10110 point P. 1 +Q r=a -2Q 3 P a/2. a -Q 2 +2Q 4

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Chapter15: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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Problem 33P: Three identical charges (q = 5.0 C.) lie along a circle of radius 2.0 m at angles of 30, 150, and...

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Four point-like objects of charge -2Q, +Q, -Q, and +2Q, respectively, are placed at the
corners of a square of side a as shown in the figure below. Determine the electric field at the
point P.
+Q
1
r=a
P
a/2,^
3-2Q
a
-Q
2
+2Q
4

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