Consider the charge configurations below. The angle alpha may be any arbitrary angle, not necessarily 45 degrees. In case B, a charge +Q/2 is uniformly distributed on the curved rod, which is a section of a circle. In case A, the charge Q/2 is also at a distance R from the -Q charge.

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Consider the charge configurations below. The angle alpha may be any arbitrary angle, not necessarily 45 degrees. In case B, a charge +Q/2 is uniformly
distributed on the curved rod, which is a section of a circle. In case A, the charge Q/2 is also at a distance R from the -Q charge.
smallest:
next smallest:
third smallest:
A:
largest:
C:
+Q/4
R
0 +Q/2
R
→
R
+Q/4
α
Rank in order of increasing magnitude of net force on the Q, from smallest force to largest force:
B:
D:
+Q/2
R
+Q/2 (on point)
R
+Q/2 (on rod)
+Q/2
a
α
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the charge configurations below. The angle alpha may be any arbitrary angle, not necessarily 45 degrees. In case B, a charge +Q/2 is uniformly distributed on the curved rod, which is a section of a circle. In case A, the charge Q/2 is also at a distance R from the -Q charge. smallest: next smallest: third smallest: A: largest: C: +Q/4 R 0 +Q/2 R → R +Q/4 α Rank in order of increasing magnitude of net force on the Q, from smallest force to largest force: B: D: +Q/2 R +Q/2 (on point) R +Q/2 (on rod) +Q/2 a α
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