Two Charges Lie on the X Axis, +2q at the Origin

question 30

Multiple Choice

Two charges lie on the x axis, +2q at the origin, and −3q at x = 5.0 m. The point on the x axis where the electric potential has a zero value (when the value at infinity is also zero) is

• A) 1.0 m.
• B) 2.0 m.
• C) 2.5 m.
• D) 3.0 m.
• E) 4.0 m.

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