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CAPE Physics Unit 2 · 2004 · Paper 2 · Question 4(a)(i)

Two point charges q_1 and q_2 separated by a distance r.

State THREE facts about the electrostatic force that exists between these point charges.

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  1. 4(a)(ii)Write an expression for the electric field experienced by charge q_2 due to charge q_1.[1 mark]
  2. 4(a)(iii)Copy Figure 4a into your answer booklet and draw the resulting electric field lines. Indicate with an X the point where the resulting electric field is zero.[3 marks]
  3. 4(b)(i)Find the value of d.[7 marks]
  4. 4(b)(ii)State what assumption was made to calculate the value of d.[2 marks]
  5. 4(c)Calculate the electric potential at point P located at the centre of the square. (Use Coulomb's constant 1/(4πε_0) = 9 × 10^9 N m^2 C^-2).[4 marks]

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