
College Physics
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781305952300
Author: Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question

Transcribed Image Text:4. In the figure below, q=1.0 x 10-7 C and a = 5.0 cm, where V = 0 at infinity.
a) What is the electric potential at the center of the square?
b) What is the potential at the lower left corner due to the other three charges?
c) How much work is required to set up the charge configuration in the figure, assuming the
charges are initially infinitely far apart from one another?
d) Give a brief physical interpretation of the sign of the work found in part c.
+q
-q
a
a
(+29)
Answer: a) OV b)-31 kV
a
a
-2q
c) -6.9 x 10-³ J
Expert Solution

This question has been solved!
Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.
Step by stepSolved in 4 steps with 6 images

Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Imagine a parallel plate capacitor with mica between the plates. Suppose the potential difference between the plates is 82V, and there is an electric field between the plates with a strength of 320 N/C. If each plate has an area of 0.030 square meters, a) What is the separation between the plates? b) Find the capacitance of the capacitor. c) How much charge is on each plate? d) How much energy is stored in the capacitor? For each part, explain your reasoning.arrow_forwardIn the following figure, a charge q1 = 4.0 × 10-7 C is located at y = 8.0 m. A second charge q2 = 3.0×10-7 C is located at x = 5.0 m. %3D a) Find the x and y components of the electric field at (0,0). b) Find the electric potential at (0,0) c) Find the x and y components of the force on a particle with a charge q3 = -2.0 × 10-7 C if it is placed at (0,0). у (m) 8 92 x (m)arrow_forwardA) Find the electric potential at point P in the figure B) Suppose the three charges shown in the figure are held in place. A fourth charge, with a charge of +5.32 μC and a mass of 5.23 g, is released from rest at point P. What is the speed of the fourth charge when it has moved infinitely far away from the other three charges?arrow_forward
- Q 1 and Q 2 pleasearrow_forward1. Use the diagram below: Q1 0.089 m Q2 0.070 m 0.055 m P a) What is the electric field strength at point P due to the charges Q1 (6.0 µC) and Q2 (8.0 µC)? b) What is the electric potential at point P due to the charges Q1 and Q2?arrow_forward9. The two charges in Figure are separated by d = 2.00 cm. Find the electric potential at (a) point A and (b) point B, which is halfway between the charges. d d 60.0° B d -15.0 nC 27.0 nCarrow_forward
- Question 1. Two charges of 1.0µC and -2.0µC are 0.50 m apart at two vertices of an equilateral triangle as in Figure 1. a) What is the electric potential due to 1.0µC charge at the third vertex, point P? b) What is the electric potential due to the -2.0µC charge at P? c) Find the total electric potential at P. d) What is the work required to move a 3.0µC charge from infinity to P? P 0.50 m, 0.50 m 0.50 m 1.0 μC -2.0 µC Figure 1:arrow_forward6. a) c) d) Given the charges at the indicated locations (positions in meters) What is the electric field at the origin? What is the electric potential at the origin? What is the electric potential at a location on the y axis at y=2.00m? A 1.00μC positive charge starts at the origin. What is the change in potential energy as it is moved from the origin to the location in part c? -25MC -1 2 1 -1 25MC 1 2arrow_forwardThree charges, q1 = 8.50 nC, q2 = 3.50 nC and q3 = -5.00 nC are distributed as shown in Figure 1. Charge q2 is a distance 35.0 µm to the right of charge 9₁ and charge q3 is a distance of 25.0 µm to the right of charge 92. What is the electric potential a distance of 10.0 µm to the right of charge 93? 91 92 93 Note: Your answer is assumed to be reduced to the highest power possible.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- College PhysicsPhysicsISBN:9781305952300Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris VuillePublisher:Cengage LearningUniversity Physics (14th Edition)PhysicsISBN:9780133969290Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. FreedmanPublisher:PEARSONIntroduction To Quantum MechanicsPhysicsISBN:9781107189638Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Physics for Scientists and EngineersPhysicsISBN:9781337553278Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. JewettPublisher:Cengage LearningLecture- Tutorials for Introductory AstronomyPhysicsISBN:9780321820464Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina BrissendenPublisher:Addison-WesleyCollege Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...PhysicsISBN:9780134609034Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart FieldPublisher:PEARSON

College Physics
Physics
ISBN:9781305952300
Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:Cengage Learning

University Physics (14th Edition)
Physics
ISBN:9780133969290
Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher:PEARSON

Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Physics
ISBN:9781107189638
Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:9781337553278
Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:Cengage Learning

Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Physics
ISBN:9780321820464
Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden
Publisher:Addison-Wesley

College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...
Physics
ISBN:9780134609034
Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher:PEARSON