Problem: Three point charges are arranged at the corners of a square of side L as shown in (Figure 1) What is the potential at the fourth corner (point A)? Express your answer in terms of the variables Q, L, and the Coulomb's constant k.
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Potential:
At point A, the potential will be:
VA = V-2Q + V+Q + V+3Q
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Three point charges are arranged at the corners of a square of side L as shown in (Figure 1)
What is the potential at the fourth corner (point A)? Express your answer in terms of the variables Q, L, and the Coulomb's constant k.
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