Consider a point charge q = 1.3 µC, point A at distance d₁ - 1.8 m from q, and point B at distance d2 = 0.73 m. (a) If A and B are diametrically opposite each other, as in Figure (a), what is the electric potential difference VA - VB? (b) What is that electric potential difference if A and B are located as in Figure (b)? B ∙dg (a) 9 (b) A

Consider a point charge q = 1.3 µC, point A at distance d₁ - 1.8 m from q, and point B at distance d2 = 0.73 m. (a) If A and B are diametrically opposite each other, as in Figure (a), what is the electric potential difference VA - VB? (b) What is that electric potential difference if A and B are located as in Figure (b)? B ∙dg (a) 9 (b) A

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

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