Two point charges $-Q$ and $+Q / \sqrt{3}$ are placed in the $x y$-plane at the origin $(0,0)$ and a point…

Two point charges $-Q$ and $+Q / \sqrt{3}$ are placed in the $x y$-plane at the origin $(0,0)$ and a point $(2,0)$, respectively, as shown in the figure. This results in an equipotential circle of radius $R$ and potential $V=0$ in the $x y$-plane with its center at $(b, 0)$. All lengths are measured in meters.

The value of R is ________ meter.

Solution

Let Ph,k be be a general point with potential to be zero.

V1+V2=0   (as potential given =0)

KQh2+k2+KQ3h22+k2=0

13h22+k2=1h2+k2

3h22+k2=h2+k2

3h24h+4+k2=h2+k2

2h2+2k212h+12=0

h2+k26h+6=0

h26h+6+k2=0

h26h+9+k2=3

h32+k2=3

Standard equation of circle is given by

xx12+yy12=R2

  x1=3, y1=0 and R=3

Hence, R=3 m

and value of b=3 m 

Asked in: JEE Advanced 2021 (Paper 1)

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