Positive point charges are placed at the vertices of a star shape as shown in the figure. Direction of the electrostatic force on a negative point charge at the centre $O$ of the star is

210746-q

  • [KVPY 2017]
  • A

    towards right

  • B

    vertically up

  • C

    towards left

  • D

    vertically down

Similar Questions

Write value of Coulombian constant $k$ in $SI$ unit.

Two spheres $A$ and $B$ of radius $4\,cm$ and $6\,cm$ are given charges of $80\,\mu c$ and $40\,\mu c$ respectively. If they are connected by a fine wire, the amount of charge flowing from one to the other is

A $10\,\mu C$ charge is divided into two parts and placed at $1\,cm$ distance so that the repulsive force between them is maximum. The charges of the two parts are :

  • [JEE MAIN 2023]

Two free point charges $+q$ and $+4q$ are a distance $R$ apart. $A$ third charge is so  placed that the entire system is in equilibrium. Then the third charge is :-

Three charges each of magnitude $q$ are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle, the electrostatic force on the charge placed at the center is (each side of triangle is $L$)