Determine the electric potential energy of this group.

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Four identical charges (+1.7 µC each) are brought from infinity and fixed to a straight line. Each charge is 0.50 m from the next.
Determine the electric potential energy of this group.
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Transcribed Image Text:Four identical charges (+1.7 µC each) are brought from infinity and fixed to a straight line. Each charge is 0.50 m from the next. Determine the electric potential energy of this group. Number .19941 eTextbook and Media Units J Que Nume Units Ques Multip
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Given:

Four identical charges having charge q=+1.7 μC

These charges are placed on a straight line  and distance between consecutive charges is 0.50 m

Note:

1 C=106 μC

1 J=1 Nm

Find:

Electric potential energy of given system.

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