In the Figure, +4

question 128

Multiple Choice

In the figure, +4.0-μC and -4.0-μC point charges are located as shown. Now an additional +2.00-µC point charge is placed at point A. What is the electric potential energy of this system of three charges, relative to infinity? (k = 1/4πε₀ = 8.99 × 10⁹ N ∙ m²/C²)

• A) +264 mJ
• B) -264 mJ
• C) 0.00 J
• D) -26.4 mJ
• E) +26.4 mJ

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