176. You have "n" (pair) equal positive point charges, each of magnitude "Q / n", located symmetrically around a circumference of radius "R". I) Show that the electric field E at a point P, located on the line passing through the center of the circumference and is perpendicular to it, at a distance "z" from the center, is that of a charge ring "Q" and radius "R". II) Find the magnitude of the electric field in P, for: Q=4 nC, R=10 cm and z=4 cm. a) 10.5 N/C b) 11.5 N/C c) 12.5 N/C d) 13.5 N/C e) 14.5 N/C
176. You have "n" (pair) equal positive point charges, each of magnitude "Q / n", located symmetrically around a circumference of radius "R". I) Show that the electric field E at a point P, located on the line passing through the center of the circumference and is perpendicular to it, at a distance "z" from the center, is that of a charge ring "Q" and radius "R". II) Find the magnitude of the electric field in P, for: Q=4 nC, R=10 cm and z=4 cm. a) 10.5 N/C b) 11.5 N/C c) 12.5 N/C d) 13.5 N/C e) 14.5 N/C
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