Question

CES Question 1 In the figure seven charged particles are fred in place to form a square with an edge length of 2.6 cm. How mu
0 0
Add a comment Improve this question Transcribed image text
Answer #1

Answer:

The electrostatic potential energy between the two charges U is equal to the work done.

If we bring a particle with +6e charge from infinity to the center of the square, we need to do some work W.

The total work done is W = k [(+6e)(+3e)/r + (+6e)(-3e)/r + (+6e)(+e)/r + (+6e)(-e)/r + (+6e)(+2e)/r + (+6e)(-2e)/r + (+6e)(+3e)/r]

Thus, W = k (6e)(+3e)/r = 18ke2/r where k = 1/4\pi\varepsilon0 = 9 x 109 N.m2/C2

Since remaining parts are cancel with each other.

The edge length is 2.6 cm, then, r = 2.6cm/2 = 1.3 cm = 0.013 m

Therefore, W = 18 (9 x 109 N.m2/C2) (1.6 x 10-19 C)2 / (0.013 m) = 3.190 x 10-25 J

Add a comment
Know the answer?
Add Answer to:
CES Question 1 In the figure seven charged particles are fred in place to form a...
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Not the answer you're looking for? Ask your own homework help question. Our experts will answer your question WITHIN MINUTES for Free.
Similar Homework Help Questions
ADVERTISEMENT
Free Homework Help App
Download From Google Play
Scan Your Homework
to Get Instant Free Answers
Need Online Homework Help?
Ask a Question
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 3 hours.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT