Potential Gradient and Relation between Electric Field and Potential
Four charges ...
Question
Four charges 10−8;−2×10−8;+3×10−8 and 2×10−8 coulombs are placed at the four corners of a square of side 1m. The potential at the centre of the square is
A
zero
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B
360volt
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C
180volt
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D
360√2volt
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Solution
The correct option is C360√2volt We know V due to a charge Q =kQr
Potential at centre =k(10−8)(1√2)+k(−2×10−8)(1√2)+k(2×10−8)(1√2) +k(3×10−8)(1√2)