Two point charges 4q and 16q are placed at a distance ‘r’ apart. Suppose a third charge –q is placed in between, on the line joining 4q and 16q, so that the electric potential energy of the system is minimum. The position of third charge is
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a
r/3 from 4q
b
r/3 from 16q
c
2r/3 from 4q
d
2r/5 from 16q
answer is A.
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potential energy of the system U=- 4q2x-16q2r-x+64q2r2if potential energy has to be minimum dudx=0 =4x2-16r-x21x=2r-x x=r3