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Three-point charges \( Q \), \( q \), and \( -q \) are kept at the vertices of an equilateral triangle of side \( L \). What is the total electrostatic potential energy of the system?

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When dealing with electrostatic potential energy in systems of point charges, always remember to account for all pairwise interactions.
Updated On: Nov 26, 2025
  • \( \frac{kQ^2}{a} \)
  • \( 0 \)
  • \( -\frac{kq^2}{L} \) 
     

  • \( \frac{a}{3kQ^2} \)