In the Figure,+4

question 69

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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