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AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Physics Electric Potential MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard

Four point charges –Q, –q, 2q and 2Q are placed, one at each corner of the square. The relation between Q and q for which the potential at the centre of the square is zero is

A

Q=1qQ = \frac{1}{q}

B

Q = –q

C

Q=1qQ = -\frac{1}{q}

D

Q = q

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

By symmetry and using the principle of superposition, the potential is zero when Q = –q.

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