Concept explainers
(a)
The potential energy of the given system of charges.
Answer to Problem 36QAP
The potential energy of the given system of charges is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Charge
Charge
Position of charge
Position of charge
Formula used:
Formula to calculate the potential energy of two charges is given as,
Calculation:
Substituting the given values in the above equation, we get
Conclusion:
Thus, the potential energy of the given system of charges is
(b)
The speed of particle with charge
Answer to Problem 36QAP
The speed of particle with charge
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Initial position of charge
Final position of charge
Initial velocity of charge
Mass of charge
Formula used:
Formula for the force experienced by the charged particle is,
Formula for the third equation of motion is,
Calculation:
The repulsive force experienced by particle with charge
The acceleration of particle with charge
The velocity of particle with charge
Substituting the given values in the above equation, we get
Conclusion:
Thus, the speed of particle with charge
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