Answer:
option d) 12.0 V
Explanation:
Data provided in the question:
Potential difference due to a single charge (+Q), E = 3.0 V
Now,
The Electric potential for the system of charges is given as:
[tex]E=\frac{1}{4\pi \epsilon_o}[\Sigma\frac{Q}{r}][/tex]
given for single charge, E = 3.0 V = Â [tex]\frac{1}{4\pi \epsilon_o}[\frac{Q}{r}][/tex] Â Â Â Â Â Â Â .......(1)
so thus, for 4 charges, we have
[tex]E=\frac{1}{4\pi \epsilon_o}[4\frac{Q}{r}][/tex] Â Â Â ...............(2)
from 1 and 2 we have
E = 4 × 3.0 V = 12 V
Hence, option d) 12 V is the correct answer.