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OpenStudy (anonymous):

charge Q has been spread uniformly over a circular arc of radius R and central angle 120°. What is the potential at the center of circle of the arc?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (vincent-lyon.fr):

Whether it was spread or not is of no importance here. The whole charge lies at the distance R of the point where potential is required. This should help you get to the conclusion.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes - good point

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this works for the center point, but does not work in ANY other point because there the distances are not equal

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So being ignorant of the superposition integral of the potential (example is above) will prvent the solution in other points.

OpenStudy (vincent-lyon.fr):

Definitely!

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