How Much Energy to Position a Charge at the Center of a Charged Square?

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To determine the external energy required to position a charge at the center of a square formed by four identical point charges, one must consider the work done against the electric field created by the existing charges. The voltage at the center of the square, influenced by the four corner charges, plays a crucial role in calculating this energy. The relationship between work and voltage indicates that the energy needed is equal to the charge multiplied by the voltage at that point. Understanding these principles is essential for solving the problem effectively. The discussion emphasizes the importance of applying electrostatic concepts to find the required energy.
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hey guyz, this Q is pretty hard. I think.

Identical point charges (+50uC) are placed at the corners of a square with sides of 2.0-m length. How much external energy is required to bring a fifth identical charge from infinity to the geometric center of the square?

Thnaks guyz
 
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Well,what did u do...?It's not that hard...

Daniel.
 
What is the relationship between the work done to move a charge to point A from infinity and the voltage at point A relative to infinity?
 
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