The point charges +4 μC and –6 μC are separated by a distance of 20 cm in air. At what point of the line joining the two charges is the electric potential zero? - Zigya
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The point charges +4 μC and –6 μC are separated by a distance of 20 cm in air. At what point of the line joining the two charges is the electric potential zero?


Let, the point charges be given by qA and qB
Charge, qA+4×10-6 C
Charge, qB-6×10-6C
Distance betwen charges, d=20 cm
Let, the point where the potential is 0 be O.
Assume, the distance of O from point charge A be x.
then, distance of O from point charge B will be (.2-x)

Since the electric potential is zero at point O therefore,
Potential at point O due to qA=Potential at point O due to qB 
VA+VB=014πε4×10-6x=- 14πε -6×10-60.2-x4x=60.2-x0.8-4x=6x0.8=10x x= 0.08 m

Therefore, the point O is at a distance of 0.08 m from charge placed at A.

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