Question:

Two charges each equal to ηq ( η⁻¹ less than √ 3 ) are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side a. The electric field at the third corner is E₃ where ( E₀ = q / 4π ε₀ a² )

Options :

  • a) E₃ = E₀
  • b) E₃ < E₀
  • c) E₃ > E₀
  • d) E₃ >= E₀

Answer :

c) E₃ > E₀

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