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Consider two charges +q and -q placed at B and C of an equilateral triangle ABC. For this system, the total charge is zero. But the electric field (intensity) at A which is equidistant from B and C is not zero. Why?

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To understand why the electric field at point A is not zero despite the total charge being zero, we can break down the explanation step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Configuration**: - We have an equilateral triangle ABC. - Charge +q is placed at point B, and charge -q is placed at point C. - Point A is the vertex opposite to the base BC. ...
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