Potential Energy Change on Circular Path — Electrostatics Trick in 59 Sec 🔥
❓ Question Two charges q 1 q_1 and q 2 q_2 are separated by a distance of 30 cm . A third charge q 3 q_3 , initially at C (as shown), is moved along a circular path of radius 40 cm from C to D . If the change in potential energy of q 3 q_3 due to this movement is q 3 K 4 π ε 0 , \frac{q_3 K}{4\pi\varepsilon_0}, find the value of K K . 🖼️ Question Image ✍️ Short Solution This is a pure potential-energy difference problem . 👉 Path does NOT matter — only initial and final positions matter. We compare the electric potential at C and D due to fixed charges q 1 , q 2 q_1, q_2 . 🔹 Step 1 — Understand the Geometry (MOST IMPORTANT 💯)** From the figure: q 1 q_1 at point A q 2 q_2 at point B A B = 30 cm AB = 30\text{ cm} A C = 40 cm AC = 40\text{ cm} (vertical) Arc CD is a quarter circle of radius 40 cm , centred at A So: A D = 40 cm AD = 40\text{ cm} B D = A D − A B = 40 − 30 = 10 cm BD = AD - ...