Four identical point charges (Q-+6.0 µC) are placed at the corners of a square of side length L-0.10 m. If the electric potential is taken to be zero at infinity, what is work (in J) required to bring a fifth charge (q - 5 uC) from infinity and place it at the center of the square?

Four identical point charges (Q-+6.0 µC) are placed at the corners of a square of side length L-0.10 m. If the electric potential is taken to be zero at infinity, what is work (in J) required to bring a fifth charge (q - 5 uC) from infinity and place it at the center of the square?

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