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Consider the arrangement of charges shown in the figure below. Four charges of e

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Question

Consider the arrangement of charges shown in the figure below. Four charges of equal magnitude Q but varying sign are placed at the comers of a square as indicated. A positive charge q is placed in the center. What is the direction of the net force, if any, on the center charge? Indicate your answer by placing the appropriate label here: Suppose that the charge q were to be displaced slightly from the center position. On the figure to the right, label each box with the arrow that best indicates the direction of the net force that would act on q if it were moved to that location.

Explanation / Answer

Hi,

PLease find the below solution.

as it is eqully balanced medium of charge so the forces will be excerted to the same direction.

center of q is - no force

top left of q is - topleft

top of q is - top

top rightof q is - top right

left of q is - left

rightof q is - right

bottom left of q is - bottom left

bottomof q is -bottom

bottom rightof q is - bottom right