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Charge Q making the potential energy of q, 2q and Q at an equilateral triangle zero

The same question, asked 3 times: 11 May 2024 S1, 20 Apr 2025 S1, 17 Apr 2026 S2. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    11 May 2024 S1

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    Three point charges +q,+2q+q, +2q and +Q+Q are placed at the three vertices of an equilateral triangle. If the potential energy of the system of three charges is zero, the value of Q in terms of q is

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  2. Question 2

    20 Apr 2025 S1

    25
    Three-point charges +Q,+2Q+Q, + 2Q and qq are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle. The value of charge qq in terms of QQ, so that electrical potential energy of the system is zero, is given by

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  3. Question 3

    17 Apr 2026 S2

    125
    Three point charges +q, +2q and +Q are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle. If the potential energy of the system of three charges is zero, the value of Q in terms of q is

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