23.19 • Two point charges Figure E23.19 ... 91 +2.40 nC and 92 = -6.50 nC are 0.100 m apart. В Point A is midway between them; point B is 0.080 m from 91 and 0.060 m from q2 (Fig. E23.19). Take the electric potential to be zero at infinity. Find (a) the potential at point A; (b) the potential at point B; (c) the work done by the electric field on a charge of 2.50 nC that travels from point B to point A. 0.080 m 0.050 m→ 0.050 m-> A 91 92 0.060 m

23.19 • Two point charges Figure E23.19 ... 91 +2.40 nC and 92 = -6.50 nC are 0.100 m apart. В Point A is midway between them; point B is 0.080 m from 91 and 0.060 m from q2 (Fig. E23.19). Take the electric potential to be zero at infinity. Find (a) the potential at point A; (b) the potential at point B; (c) the work done by the electric field on a charge of 2.50 nC that travels from point B to point A. 0.080 m 0.050 m→ 0.050 m-> A 91 92 0.060 m

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Chapter16: Electrical Energy And Capacitance

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