Three Point Charges, Q₁, Q₂, and Q₃, Are Arranged So

question 57

Multiple Choice

Three point charges, q₁, q₂, and q₃, are arranged so the potential energy for the pair q₁ and q₂ is 0.12 J and for the pair q₂ and q₃ is 0.23 J. What is the potential energy for the pair q₁ and q₃?

• A) 0.11 J
• B) −0.11J
• C) 0.35 J
• D) −0.35 J
• E) Insufficient information is given for a unique answer

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