Two Equal Positive Charges Are Separated by D

question 69

Multiple Choice

Two equal positive charges are separated by d. Then one of the charges is replaced by a negative charge of the same magnitudeTake the potential at infinity to be zero.In which situation is the potential higher midway between the charges;is this value of potential zero?

• A)the first situation;yes
• B)the first situation;no
• C)the second situation;yes
• D)the second situation;no

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