Need to find the EPE, electric field and the work of the charges

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The discussion focuses on calculating the total electric potential energy (EPE) of a system with two positive charges and two negative charges positioned at the corners of a square. The total EPE is derived using the formula EPE = V/q, where V is the potential due to the charges. The electric field at the center of the square is determined using the equation E = (K)(Q)(Q)/D, considering the contributions from each charge. Additionally, the work done by the electric field on a charge moving between specified points is analyzed. The calculations involve understanding the interactions between the charges and the resulting electric field dynamics.
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Homework Statement


consider two positive charge+Q at the upper corners of a square. two negative charges-Q are located at the lower corners.assume that each side of the square is S.
A) what is the total EPE of the array
B)what is the electric field at the center of the square?
C) how much work would the electric field perform on a charge q as it moved from the midpoint of the right side of the square to the midpoint to the top of the square?


Homework Equations


EPE= V/q
E=(K)(Q)(Q)/D


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