1) Two charges are placed on the x-axis, a -q charge at x=a and a 2q charge at X=-a. a) Plot a figure describing the question. b) Find magnitude and direction of electric field at x=0. c) Find the electric potential at x-0 provided that electric potential at infinity is zero.

1) Two charges are placed on the x-axis, a -q charge at x=a and a 2q charge at X=-a. a) Plot a figure describing the question. b) Find magnitude and direction of electric field at x=0. c) Find the electric potential at x-0 provided that electric potential at infinity is zero.

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Chapter25: Electric Potential

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