Two positive charges of magnitude 'q' are placed at the ends of a side (side 1) of a square of side '2a'. Two negative charges of the same magnitude are kept at the other corners. Starting from rest, if a charge Q moves from the middle of side 1 to the centre of square, its kinetic energy at the centre of square is :-
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Two positive charges of magnitude 'q' are placed at the ends of a side (side 1) of a square of side '2a'. Two negative charges of the same magnitude are kept at the other corners. Starting from rest, if a charge Q moves from the middle of side 1 to the centre of square, its kinetic energy at the centre of square is :-

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Step 1: Identify the relevant electrostatic principle—Coulomb's law, superposition, Gauss's law, potential-energy conservation or conductor boundary conditions. Step 2: Write the corresponding equation using the quantities in the question and simplify the geometry. Step 3: Substitute the given values and compare with the alternatives. Final: Option A. In this specific setup, apply the calculation to: Two positive charges of magnitude 'q' are placed at the ends of a side (side 1) of a square of…