The three charges Q1, Q2, and Q3 are located at (-a,0), (a,0), and (0,-d), respectively. 1. Assume that Q1 and Q3 are greater than zero and Q2 = -Q1. Select all true statements: a) The work required to move Q3 from its present position to the origin is zero. b) The electric field at the origin points solely in the positive y direction. c) If Q3 is released from rest, it will initially accelerate to the right. d) The electric potential at the origin equals Q3/(4πε0d). (Recall that k = 1/(4πε0d).) e) The external work done to bring these charges to this configuration (form infinity) was positive. f) The electric potential at any point along the y-axis is positive. g) The force on Q3 due to the other two charges is zero. 2. Now, assume that Q1=1.3μC, Q2=-2.6μC, and Q3=3.5μC. a=1.2 cm and d=2.8 cm. Calculate the potential energy of the charge configuration. Answer in SI units.
The three charges Q1, Q2, and Q3 are located at (-a,0), (a,0), and (0,-d), respectively.
1. Assume that Q1 and Q3 are greater than zero and Q2 = -Q1. Select all true statements:
a) The work required to move Q3 from its present position to the origin is zero.
b) The electric field at the origin points solely in the positive y direction.
c) If Q3 is released from rest, it will initially accelerate to the right.
d) The electric potential at the origin equals Q3/(4πε0d). (Recall that k = 1/(4πε0d).)
e) The external work done to bring these charges to this configuration (form infinity) was positive.
f) The electric potential at any point along the y-axis is positive.
g) The force on Q3 due to the other two charges is zero.
2. Now, assume that Q1=1.3μC, Q2=-2.6μC, and Q3=3.5μC. a=1.2 cm and d=2.8 cm. Calculate the potential energy of the charge configuration. Answer in SI units.
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