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The following three configurations are composed of charges of the same magnitude

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Question

The following three configurations are composed of charges of the same magnitude, but differing signs, arranged at the corners of a square. (a) Which configuration has the greatest electric potential energy? (b) Which configuration has the most negative electric potential energy?

The following three configurations are composed of charges of the same magnitude, but differing signs, arranged at the corners of a square. (a) Which configuration has the greatest electric potential energy? (b) Which configuration has the most negative electric potential energy?

Explanation / Answer

diagram 2 has greatest electric potential energy diagram 3 has most negative electic PE