What is the electric field at the center (in N/C)?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the electric field and potential at the center of a cube formed by eight conducting spheres, each with a charge of -110 nC. To find the potential, the formula V = q/(4πε₀r) is used, where 'q' represents the charge and 'r' is the distance from the charge to the center. Participants clarify whether to keep the charge negative or convert it to positive for calculations. The symmetry of the arrangement allows for simplification in calculating the electric field. The overall consensus emphasizes the importance of correctly applying the charge values in the potential formula.
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A total of eight tiny conducting spheres, each carrying a charge of -110 nC, are placed one each at the corners of a cube 1.2 m on a side. Find the potential at the center (in V).

What is the electric field at the center (in N/C)?
 
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Just add up the eight potentials.
Use symmetry for E.
 
I understand, but how do I find the potential to begin with?
 
V=\frac{q}{4\pi\epsilon_0r}
 
Just a Clarification

should leave the q as neg. and nC or convert to C and make positive?;
 
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