Two 50-µC Point Charges Are 12 Cm Apart

question 54

Multiple Choice

Two 5.0-µC point charges are 12 cm apart. What is the electric potential (relative to infinity) of this combination at the point where the electric field due to these charges is zero? (k = 1/4πε₀ = 9.0 × 10⁹ N ∙ m²/C²)

• A) 0.75 MV
• B) 1.5 MV
• C) 0.0 MV
• D) 25 MV
• E) 12.5 MV

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