College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780321879721
Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 12CQ
Figure Q21.12 shows two points near a positive point charge.
Figure Q21.12
A. What is the ratio V1/V2 of the electric potentials at these two points? Explain.
B. What is the ratio E1/ E2 of the electric field strengths at these two points? Explain.
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College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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