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Three point charges `Q_(1)=25muC,Q_(2)=50muC` and `Q_(3)=100muC`, are kept at the corners A, B and C respectively of an equilateral triangle ABC having each side equal to 7.5 m. Calculate the total electrostatic potential energy of the system.

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To calculate the total electrostatic potential energy of the system of three point charges placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Charges and Distance We have three point charges: - \( Q_1 = 25 \, \mu C = 25 \times 10^{-6} \, C \) - \( Q_2 = 50 \, \mu C = 50 \times 10^{-6} \, C \) - \( Q_3 = 100 \, \mu C = 100 \times 10^{-6} \, C \) ...
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