Electric charges at the corners of a square

In summary, three point charges with a magnitude of +2E-9 Coulombs are placed at the corners of a square with an edge length of 0.2 meters. Using the equation for potential of a point charge and the given value for the constant K, the potential at the center of the square is calculated to be 382 volts. However, this answer may be incorrect as it does not match the expected value of 254 volts for the given scenario.
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Karol
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Homework Statement


3 point charges, q1=+2E-9[Coulomb] are placed at the corners of a square of 0.2[m] edge. what is the potential at the center.

Homework Equations


The potential of a point charge at distance r: $$V[Volt]=K\frac{q}{r}$$
##K=\frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_0}=9\times 10^9##

The Attempt at a Solution


The distance from the center to each of the corners: $$r=\frac{0.1}{\cos 45^0}=0.1414[m]$$
##V_b=9\times 10^9\frac{2\times 10^{-9}}{0.1414}\cdot 3=382[Volt]##
I am not sure but it should be 254[V]
 
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254 would be the potential in case of two charges, or four 1E-9 C charges at each corner. The given answer must be wrong.
 
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Thanks, Ehild
 

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What is the concept of electric charges at the corners of a square?

Electric charges at the corners of a square refer to the distribution of electric charge on a square-shaped object or surface. This can occur naturally or be artificially created through the transfer of electrons.

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