Three charges are located at three corners of a square as shown in the figure. [Answer in 3 significant figures] 4 cm +2.0 MC -1.0 μC 4 cm -1.0 NC X

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Sketch the electric field for the system (you need to have at least 5 field lines for the smallest charge).

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Three charges are located at three corners of a square as shown in the figure. 
**[Answer in 3 significant figures]**

**Diagram Explanation:**

The diagram depicts three electric charges positioned at three corners of a square. The arrangement is as follows:

- The top-left corner has a positive charge of +2.0 μC.
- The bottom-left corner has a negative charge of -1.0 μC.
- The bottom-right corner also has a negative charge of -1.0 μC.

The sides of the square measure 4 cm each. The positive charge is at the top along the vertical (y-axis), while the two negative charges are aligned along the horizontal (x-axis) at the bottom. 

This configuration can be used to analyze the electric forces and fields at the square's corners, especially focusing on the interactions between the charges.
Transcribed Image Text:**Text Transcription for Educational Website:** Three charges are located at three corners of a square as shown in the figure. **[Answer in 3 significant figures]** **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram depicts three electric charges positioned at three corners of a square. The arrangement is as follows: - The top-left corner has a positive charge of +2.0 μC. - The bottom-left corner has a negative charge of -1.0 μC. - The bottom-right corner also has a negative charge of -1.0 μC. The sides of the square measure 4 cm each. The positive charge is at the top along the vertical (y-axis), while the two negative charges are aligned along the horizontal (x-axis) at the bottom. This configuration can be used to analyze the electric forces and fields at the square's corners, especially focusing on the interactions between the charges.
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Step 1: Field lines for each charges
  • The field lines from the two -1 μC charges will converge inwards towards it.

  • The field lines from the +2 μC charge will spread outwards in all directions.

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