Does it matter if a charge (unknown) placed at infinity

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The discussion centers on the implications of placing an unknown charge at infinity in relation to a known charge. Participants agree that the designation of the unknown charge as positive or negative does not affect its behavior while it remains at infinity. The consensus is that as long as the charge is stationary at that distance, it will not exert any influence on the known charge.

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Does it matter if a charge (unknown) placed at infinity w.r.t to one known charge be called positive or negative?


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hi vivekrai! :smile:
vivekrai said:
Does it matter if a charge (unknown) placed at infinity w.r.t to one known charge be called positive or negative?

well, so long as it stays there, i don't see how it can do any harm :confused:

were you thinking of doing anything with it? :smile:
 

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