1. Two point charges q = +26µC and q2 = -17.5µC are 64 cm apart. a. What is the potential energy of the system of two charges? b. What is the electric potential at a point between them 24 cm from q,?

1. Two point charges q = +26µC and q2 = -17.5µC are 64 cm apart. a. What is the potential energy of the system of two charges? b. What is the electric potential at a point between them 24 cm from q,?

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1. Two point charges q = +26µC and q2 = -17.5µC are 64 cm apart.
a. What is the potential energy of the system of two charges?
b. What is the electric potential at a point between them 24 cm from q1?

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