FIGURE 19-7
-Three equal point charges are placed at the corners of a square of side d as shown in Figure 19-7. Which of the arrows shown represents the direction of the net electric field at the center of the square?

Question

FIGURE 19-7 
-Three equal point charges are placed at the corners of a square of side d as shown in Figure 19-7. Which of the arrows shown represents the direction of the net electric field at the center of the square?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The net electric field at the center of the square is zero because the electric fields due to the three charges cancel each other out.

FIGURE 19-7 -Three Equal Point Charges Are Placed at the Corners of the Corners