3. Two point charges, q₁ = +5.00 nC and q2 = -3.00 nC, are separated by 35.0 cm. (a) What is the potential energy o the pair? What is the significance of the algebraic sign of your answer? (b) What is the electric potential at a point midway between the two charges?

3. Two point charges, q₁ = +5.00 nC and q2 = -3.00 nC, are separated by 35.0 cm. (a) What is the potential energy o the pair? What is the significance of the algebraic sign of your answer? (b) What is the electric potential at a point midway between the two charges?

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