Three point charges q, = +2.7µC, q2 =-3.4µC and q3 = -1.6µC initially are infinitely far apart. They are then brought together and placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle. Each side has a length of 40 cm. Determine the total electric potential energy of these group of charges.

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Three point charges q, = +2.7µC, q2 =-3.4µC and q3 = -1.6µC initially are infinitely far apart. They are then
brought together and placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle. Each side has a length of 40 cm.
Determine the total electric potential energy of these group of charges.
Transcribed Image Text:Three point charges q, = +2.7µC, q2 =-3.4µC and q3 = -1.6µC initially are infinitely far apart. They are then brought together and placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle. Each side has a length of 40 cm. Determine the total electric potential energy of these group of charges.
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