Concept explainers
(a)
The points along the line where the electric field is zero.
(a)
Answer to Problem 63GP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The point charges are
Formula used:
The magnitude of electric field
Where,
Calculation:
The electric field is zero at points where the electric field of the two charges cancel each other.
According to the question:
(b)
The points along the line where the electric potential is zero.
(b)
Answer to Problem 63GP
The answer is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The point charges are
Formula used:
The magnitude of electric potential
Where,
Calculation:
The electric potential is zero at such points where the electric potential subtended by the two charges cancel each other.
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