A point charge q, = 4nC is placed at the origin, a second point charge q2 = -3nC is placed on the x-axis at x = 20cm and a third charge q3 = 2nC is placed at x = 10cm. What is the potential energy of the system of three charges? (A) -180 nJ B -360 nJ 360 nJ 180 nl

A point charge q, = 4nC is placed at the origin, a second point charge q2 = -3nC is placed on the x-axis at x = 20cm and a third charge q3 = 2nC is placed at x = 10cm. What is the potential energy of the system of three charges? (A) -180 nJ B -360 nJ 360 nJ 180 nl

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A point charge q, = 4nC is placed at the origin, a second point charge q2 = -3nC is placed on the x-axis at x = 20cm and a third charge
q3 = 2nC is placed at x = 10cm. What is the potential energy of the system of three charges?
(A) -180 nJ
B -360 nJ
360 nJ
D) 180 nJ

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