There are twelve equal charges, q, situated at the corners of a regular 12-sided polygon (for instance, one on each numeral of the face of a clock). What is the net force on a test charge Q at the center? Now suppose one of the 12 q’s is removed (the one at “6o’clock”). What is the force on Q? Be sure to explain your reasoning.

There are twelve equal charges, q, situated at the corners of a regular 12-sided polygon (for instance, one on each numeral of the face of a clock). What is the net force on a test charge Q at the center? Now suppose one of the 12 q’s is removed (the one at “6o’clock”). What is the force on Q? Be sure to explain your reasoning.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter23: Electric Forces

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 29PQ: Two particles with charges q1 and q2 are separated by a distance d, and each exerts an electric...

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