The Potential Energy of a System of Three Equal Charges $\mu$

question 40

Multiple Choice

The potential energy of a system of three equal charges arranged in an equilateral triangle is 0.54 J If the length of one side of this triangle is 33 cm,what is the charge of one of the three charges?

• A)4.3 \(\mu\)C
• B)2.0 \(\mu\)C
• C)1.7 \(\mu\)C
• D)2.6 \(\mu\)C
• E)3.7 \(\mu\)C

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