Q.

A point charge q is surrounded by six identical charges at distance r shown in the figure. How much
work is done' by the force of electrostatic repulsion, when the point charge at the centre is removed to
infinity?

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a

36q2/4πε0r

b

zero

c

6q2/4πε0r

d

6q/4πε0r

answer is B.

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Work done,  W=Ui-Uf=614πε0·q·qr-0=6q24πε0r

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A point charge q is surrounded by six identical charges at distance r shown in the figure. How muchwork is done' by the force of electrostatic repulsion, when the point charge at the centre is removed toinfinity?