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Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance · Question 11

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1

Two point charges of 1 nC and 2 nC are placed at the two corners of equilateral triangle of side 3 cm. The work done in bringing a charge of 3 nC from infinity to the third corner of the triangle is . 14 0 = 9 109 N m2/C2

  1. 3.3
  2. 27
  3. 2.7
  4. 5.4

Answer

(3) 2.7

Solution

Potential at the third corner due to the two charges (each at r = 0.03 m):

V = 14 0 q1 + q2r = 9 109 3 10-90.03 = 900 V

W = qV = 3 10-9 900 = 2.7 10-6 J

W = 2.7

Answer: (3)

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  1. 14 0 ( q1a + q2b + q3c ), 14 0 ( q1 + q2 + q3b ), 14 0 ( q1 + q2 + q3c )
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  2. CB > CC > CA
  3. CA > CC > CB
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  2. 2.5
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  1. 49.3
  2. 1.4
  3. 24.3
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  1. 1000
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  1. 1 : 32/3
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  3. 1 : 31/3
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