Three negative charges are arranged as shown in the diagram below. The charges are Q1 = -6.2 nC, Q2 = -3.8 nC, Q3 = -5.5 nC (1 nC = 1x10-9 C). Determine the electric potential at point P. A) 224.4 v                        B) -224.4 v                  C) -421.88 v                D) 421.88 v

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Three negative charges are arranged as shown in the diagram below. The charges are Q1 = -6.2 nC, Q2 = -3.8 nC, Q3 = -5.5 nC (1 nC = 1x10-9 C). Determine the electric potential at point P.

A) 224.4 v                       

B) -224.4 v                 

C) -421.88 v               

D) 421.88 v

y
Q10
40V5 cm
40 cm
26.6°
40 сm
->
1 40 cт
Q3
40 cm !
Q2
Transcribed Image Text:y Q10 40V5 cm 40 cm 26.6° 40 сm -> 1 40 cт Q3 40 cm ! Q2
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  • The magnitude of charge 1 is given as Q1 = - 6.2 nC.
  • The magnitude of charge 2 is given as Q2 = - 3.8 nC.
  • The magnitude of charge 3 is given as Q3 = - 5.5 nC.
  • The relation between nanocoulomb to coulomb 1 nC = 1 x 10-9 C.

 

 

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