19-10 Two Positive Charges Are Located at Points a and B

question 28

Multiple Choice

19-10
Two positive charges are located at points A and B as shown in the figure.The distance from each charge to the point P is a = 2.0 m.
-Suppose that the charges are rearranged as shown in this figure.Which one of the following statements is true for this new arrangement?

• A)The electric field will be zero, but the electric potential remains unchanged.
• B)Both the electric field and the electric potential are zero at P.
• C)The electric field will remain unchanged, but the electric potential will be zero.
• D)The electric field will remain unchanged, but the electric potential will decrease.
• E)Both the electric field and the electric potential will be changed and will be non-zero.

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