Two Point Charges of Magnitude 4

question 50

Multiple Choice

Two point charges of magnitude 4.0 μC and -4.0 μC are situated along the x-axis at x₁ = 2.0 m and x₂ = -2.0 m, respectively. What is the electric potential at the origin of the xy-coordinate system?

• A) -36 × 10³ V
• B) 0 V
• C) 36 × 10³ V
• D) -48 × 10³ V
• E) 48 × 10³ V

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