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 -180 nJ -360 nJ D 360 nJ

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 -180 nJ -360 nJ D 360 nJ

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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
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A
180 nJ
-180 nJ
C
-360 nJ
D 360 nJ

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