Two Charges Q₁ = +6 $\mu$ C) and Q₂ = -2 $\mu$

question 83

Multiple Choice

Two charges Q₁ = +6 $\mu$ C) and Q₂ = -2 $\mu$ C) are brought from infinity to positions on the x-axis of x = -4 cm and x = +4 cm, respectively. Is it possible to bring a third charge
Q₃ = +3 $\mu$ C) from infinity to a point on the x-axis between the charges where the potential is zero, and if so, where would this position be?

• A) It is not possible.
• B) x = 0 cm
• C) x = +2 cm
• D) x = +6 cm
• E) x = +1.5 cm

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