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tag16
Oct12-09, 04:33 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
what is the electric potential a distance x above the center of a ring of charge Q with a radius R surrounded by another ring of charge -Q with a radius 2R?


2. Relevant equations

V= kQ/sqr root(a^2+x^2)

3. The attempt at a solution

I know the above equation would be used for for one ring but would the second ring in this problem effect this equation?

tag16
Oct12-09, 09:22 PM
anyone? I could really use some help on this one and thanks in advance to anyone who can help!