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Two identical charge of magnitude +2 `muC`are kept on two diagonally opposite vertices of a square of side a. Both the charges are joined using an insulated massless chord. What will be the tension in the chord? Neglect the gravitational forces involved.

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To find the tension in the chord connecting two identical charges of magnitude +2 µC placed at diagonally opposite vertices of a square of side 'a', we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Charges and Their Positions**: - Let the two charges be \( q_1 = q_2 = +2 \, \mu C = 2 \times 10^{-6} \, C \). - Place the charges at diagonally opposite corners of a square with side length \( a \). ...
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