Three Charges Are Placed as Follows Along the X- and Y-Axes

question 48

Multiple Choice

Three charges are placed as follows along the x- and y-axes of an xy-coordinate system: q₁ = 2.00 μC at x₁ = 0 m, q₂ = 4.00 μC at x₂ = 3.00 m, and q₃ = 6.00 μC at y = 4.00 m. What is the electric potential energy of this system of charges?

• A) -94.2 mJ
• B) 94.2 mJ
• C) 0 J
• D) -90.0 mJ
• E) 90.0 mJ

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