What is the electric potential at a point 0.4 m away from a charge of +5 µC?

Practice Questions

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What is the electric potential at a point 0.4 m away from a charge of +5 µC?
  1. 45 V
  2. 50 V
  3. 55 V
  4. 60 V

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the electric potential at a point 0.4 m away from a charge of +5 µC?
  • Step 1: Identify the formula for electric potential (V) due to a point charge, which is V = k * q / r.
  • Step 2: Determine the values needed for the formula: k (Coulomb's constant) = 9 × 10^9 N m²/C², q (the charge) = +5 µC = 5 × 10^-6 C, and r (the distance from the charge) = 0.4 m.
  • Step 3: Substitute the values into the formula: V = (9 × 10^9) * (5 × 10^-6) / 0.4.
  • Step 4: Calculate the numerator: (9 × 10^9) * (5 × 10^-6) = 45,000.
  • Step 5: Divide the result by the distance (0.4 m): 45,000 / 0.4 = 112,500.
  • Step 6: The final result is V = 112.5 V.
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