Conceptual Test 1B

Three charges of equal magnitude are arranged in a line, as shown. The charge on the right is negative; the other two charges are positive.

What is the sign of the electric potential at point B?

Next question : C - Three charges - where is the field zero?

Previous question : A - Field from three charges.

List of conceptual questions for test 1.

Created by Andrew Duffy, Boston University Physics Department.

Last update June 15, 1998