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2. The three charges are at the vertices of an isosceles triangle as shown below. Calculate the electric potential at the midpoint of the base. Take q = 7.00 μC. 4.00 cm -9 2.00 cm

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Chapter25: Electric Potential

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Problem 25.22P: The three charged particles in Figure P25.22 are at the vertices of an isosceles triangle (where d =...

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