Concept explainers
The potential at the midpoint of each side of the equilateral triangle.
Answer to Problem 62GP
Potential at point a is
Potential at point b is
Potential at point c is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
There are three charges on the corners of the equilateral triangle.
Formula used:
The potential at a point is given by
Where,
Calculation:
According to the question, the triangle is equilateral. So, the distance from a corner to the midpoint of the opposite side is
The potential at the point a is
The potential at the point b is
The potential at the point c is
Conclusion:
All the required values are calculated.
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