Two point charges $- Q$ and $+ Q / \sqrt{3}$ are placed in the $xy$-plane at the origin $(0,0)$ and a point $(2,0)$, respectively, as shown in the figure This results in an equipotential circle of radius $R$ and potential $V=0$ in the $x y$-plane with its center at $(b, 0)$ All lengths are measured in meters The value of $R$ is _______ meter
Answer: 1.73
The electrostatic potential is also known as the electric field potential, electric potential, or potential drop is defined as βThe amount of work that is done in order to move a unit charge from a reference point to a specific point inside the field without producing an acceleration.β
SI unit of electrostatic potential - volt
Other units - statvolt
Symbol of electrostatic potential - V or Ο
Dimensional formula - ML2T3I-1
The electric potential energy of the system is given by the following formula:
U = 1/(4ΟΡº) Γ [q1q2/d]
Where q1 and q2 are the two charges that are separated by the distance d.