A point-charge qa = -5.00×10-C is held fixed at xA = -0.400 m. How much work needs to be done by a hand to bring in a second point-charge, qB = 7.00×10-6C, placing it at xB = 1.20 m from very far away?

A point-charge qa = -5.00×10-C is held fixed at xA = -0.400 m. How much work needs to be done by a hand to bring in a second point-charge, qB = 7.00×10-6C, placing it at xB = 1.20 m from very far away?

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