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If two charges +4e and +e are at a distance x apart, then at what distance charge q

If Two Charges 4e And E Are At A Distance Physics Question

If two charges +4e and +e are at a distance x apart, then at what distance charge q must be placed from +e, so that it is in equilibrium?

Options

(a) x/2
(b) x/3
(c) x/6
(d) 2x/3

Correct Answer:

x/3

Explanation:

For equilibrium of q, |F₁| = |F₂|

(1 / 4πε₀).(qq₁ / x₁) = (1 / 4πε₀).(qq₂ / x₂)

x₂ = x / √[(q₁/q₂) + 1] = x / √[(4e/e) + 1] = x / 3

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1 Comment on If two charges +4e and +e are at a distance x apart, then at what distance charge q

  1. Let q be r distant from e .

    e ……q…….4e
    _r___
    ______x___

    Force on q due to e

    = k qe / r^2

    Force on q due to 4e

    = k q4e / ( x – r )^2

    For it to be in equibrium :

    The forces must be equal and opposite .

    kqe/r^2 = k4eq/(x-r)^2

    => 1/r^2 = 4/(x-r)^2

    => x^2 + r^2 -2xr = 4r^2

    => 3r^2 + 2xr -x^2 = 0

    => 3r^2 + 3xr – xr – x^2 = 0

    => 3r ( r + x ) -x ( r + x ) = 0

    => ( 3r-x ) ( r + x ) = 0

    => r = -x or r = x/3

    Since distance is non-negative

    r = x/3 should be the answer .

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