FIGURE 20-6
-Four equal point charges of magnitude 6.00 μC and of varying signs are placed at the corners of a square 2.00 m on each side, as shown in Figure 20-6. What is the electric potential at the center of the square?

Question

FIGURE 20-6 
-Four equal point charges of magnitude 6.00 μC and of varying signs are placed at the corners of a square 2.00 m on each side, as shown in Figure 20-6. What is the electric potential at the center of the square?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The electric potential at the center of the square due to equal and opposite charges placed symmetrically cancels out, resulting in a net potential of 0 V.

FIGURE 20-6 -Four Equal Point Charges of Magnitude 6.00 μC and of μC