Potential Energy of a System of Multiple Point Charges
Two Charges Q...
Question
Two Charges Q1 and Q2 are as shown in the figure. A third charge Q3 is moved from points A to B along a circular path. Change in potential energy of the system is
A
kQ1Q2Q3
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B
4kQ1Q2
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C
4kQ2Q3
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D
23kQ2Q3
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Solution
The correct option is C4kQ2Q3 ΔU=Uf−UiUf=k[Q1Q20.6+Q2Q30.2+Q3Q10.8]ΔU=Uf−Ui=kQ2Q3[10.2−1]=4kQ2Q3