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The potential produced by a point charge is `V = kQ// r`. Use this information to determine the shape of equipotential surface ?

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To determine the shape of the equipotential surface produced by a point charge, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Potential Formula**: The potential \( V \) produced by a point charge \( Q \) at a distance \( r \) from the charge is given by the formula: \[ V = \frac{kQ}{r} ...
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CENGAGE PHYSICS ENGLISH-ELECTRIC POTENTIAL-Exercise 3.1
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  7. A uniform electric field E exists between two oppositely charged plate...

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  9. If you carry out the integral of the electric field int vec E. vec d l...

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  10. (Figure 3.41) shows the lines of constant potential in region in which...

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  11. A charge 2 muC is taken from inifinity point in an electric field, wit...

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  12. When charge 10 mu C is shifted from inifinity to a point in an electri...

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  13. A charge 3 mu C is released at rest from a point P where electric pote...

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  14. Find out the following a. VA - VB b. VB - VC c. VC - VA d. VD...

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  15. Four balls, each with mass m, are connected by four nonconducting stri...

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  16. Consider the configuration of a system of four charges each of value (...

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  17. The electric potential in a region is represented as V=2x+3y-z obt...

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  18. Find V(ab) in an electric field E = (2 hat(i) +3 hat(j)+4 hat(k))(N)...

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  19. A uniform electric field exists in x y plane as shown in Fig. 3.45. Fi...

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