A 40-μC Charge Is Situated at the Origin of an Xy-Coordinate

question 6

Multiple Choice

A 4.0-μC charge is situated at the origin of an xy-coordinate system. What is the potential difference between a point x = 4.0 m and y = -4.0 m because of this charge?

• A) 18 × 10³ V
• B) -18 × 10³ V
• C) 0 V
• D) 36 × 10³ V
• E) -36 × 10³ V

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