Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 23 - Gauss' Law - Questions - Page 678: 11a

Answer

It is impossible for the net electric field to be zero at point 1.

Work Step by Step

We can draw a Gaussian cylinder through point 1. According to Gauss' law: $~~\epsilon_0~\Phi = q_{enc}$ Then: $\epsilon_0~E~(2\pi~r~h) = q_{enc}$ $E = \frac{q_{enc}}{2~\epsilon_0~\pi~r~h}$ Since $q_{enc} = q_A = +3~q_0$, then $E \neq 0$ It is impossible for the net electric field to be zero at point 1.
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