Two charges `-q` each are separated by distance `2d`. A third charge `+q` is kept at mid-point O. Find potential energy of `+q` as a function of small

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Two charges `-q` each are separated by distance `2d`. A third charge `+q` is kept at mid-point O. Find potential energy of `+q` as a function of small

Two charges `-q` each are separated by distance `2d`. A third charge `+q` is kept at mid-point O. Find potential energy of `+q` as a function of small distance `x` from O due to `-q` charges. Prove that the charge at O is in an unstable equilibrium.

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Correct Answer - `(-q^(2))/(4piepsilon_(0))(2d)/((d^(2)-x^(2)))`

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