The discussion centers on the relationship between electric field strength and electric potential, specifically in the context of a point charge placed between two other charges. It is established that while the electric field strength (E) is zero at a certain point, the electric potential (V) is not necessarily zero but is constant, indicating a minimum potential at that location. The consensus is that a point charge placed in this region would not experience a net force and therefore would not move.
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No, V ≠ 0. But the rate of change of V with respect to R is zero. That means the potential is a minimum at that point.Steven7 said:Since E=-dV/dR, does it mean V=0 or constant?
Why would it move? Is there a force on it?Can the point charge move if i place it there?