Identical point charges (+30 µC) are placed at the corners of a square with sides that are 3.0 m in length. How much work is required to bring a charge of 40 µC from infinity to the center of the square? 1. 10.2 J 20.4 J 3. 30.5 J 40.7 J 50.9 J 4.

Identical point charges (+30 µC) are placed at the corners of a square with sides that are 3.0 m in length. How much work is required to bring a charge of 40 µC from infinity to the center of the square? 1. 10.2 J 20.4 J 3. 30.5 J 40.7 J 50.9 J 4.

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Identical point charges (+30 μC) are placed at the corners of a square with sides that are 3.0 m in length. How much work is required to bring a charge of 40 μC from infinity to the center of the square?

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1. 102 J
2. 204 J
3. 305 J
4. 407 J
5. 509 J

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