Figure 24-24 shows eight particles that form a square, with distance d between adjacent particles. What is the net electric potential at point P at the center of the square if we take the electric potential to be zero at infinity? Figure 24-24 Question 1.
Figure 24-24 shows eight particles that form a square, with distance d between adjacent particles. What is the net electric potential at point P at the center of the square if we take the electric potential to be zero at infinity? Figure 24-24 Question 1.
Figure 24-24 shows eight particles that form a square, with distance d between adjacent particles. What is the net electric potential at point P at the center of the square if we take the electric potential to be zero at infinity?
Figure 24-24 Question 1.
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
To find:
the net electric potential at P, the center of a square array of charged particles.
Answer to Problem 1Q
Solution:
The net electric potential at P is k(-4q)d
Explanation of Solution
1) Concept
Electric potential obeys superposition principle. It means, the net potential at a point is the sum of potential contribution by each charge. Potential is written with the same sign as the charge contributing to it.
2) Formulae
i. Electric potential at a point due to a point charge q
V=kqr
Where k- 14πεocalled Coulomb’s constant which is equal to 8.99 x 109 N.m2C2
r- is the distance of the point from the charge
ii. Superposition of potential
Net electric potential= k Σ(q1r1+q2r2+…qnrn)
3) Given
i. Fig. 24.24 showing 8 particles that form a square.
ii. Distance between two adjacent charges= d
iii. Charges at the top face from left to right: -4q, -2q, +q
iv. Charges at the bottom face from left to right: -q, -2q, +4q
v. Charge at the middle of left side=+5q
vi. Charge at the middle of right side=-5q
vii. Potential (V) is zero at infinity
4) Calculations
Corner particles are equidistant from the center.
Total charge of corner particles= -4q+q-q+4q=0
Therefore, the net potential at the center due to the corner particles is zero. Hence, the net potential is contributed only by the particles located in the middle of faces.
Using the formula and superposition of electric potential, the net potential
V= k(-2q)d+ k(-5q)d+ k(-2q)d+ k(+5q)d+
= k(-4q)d
The net electric potential at the center is k(-4q)d
Conclusion:
Using the superposition of electric potential, net electric potential at the given point is determined.
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