Physics · Electrostatics
Three equal charges +q are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle. A test charge constrained to move on the plane of the triangle is placed at the center of the triangle. Which of the following statements about the test charge is true?
- 1It is in an unstable equilibrium.
- 2It is not in an equilibrium.
- 3It is in a stable equilibrium.
- 4Stability of the equilibrium depends on the sign of the test charge.✓
Correct answer
Stability of the equilibrium depends on the sign of the test charge.
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