8. Three negative charges q1 = -1 µC, q2 = -1 µC, and q3 = -1 µC are arranged at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side 2 m as shown in the diagram. What is the electrostatic potential energy of the system? 2 m/ A

8. Three negative charges q1 = -1 µC, q2 = -1 µC, and q3 = -1 µC are arranged at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side 2 m as shown in the diagram. What is the electrostatic potential energy of the system? 2 m/ A

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µC are arranged at the corners of an equilateral triangle of
side 2 m as shown in the diagram. What is the
electrostatic potential energy of the system?
2 m/
A

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