Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Question:

A system of three charges -q, + Q and -q are placed at three points at equal distances on a straight line in the same order. If the potential energy of the system is found to be zero, find the ratio Q/q.

Options:

$\frac{1}{2}$

$\frac{4}{1}$

$\frac{1}{4}$

$\frac{2}{1}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{1}{4}$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → $\frac{1}{4}$