Consider a point charge q = 1.4 μC, point A at distance d₁ = 3.0 m from q, and point B at distance d2 = 1.0 m. (a) If A and B are diametrically opposite each other, as in Figure (a), what is the electric potential difference VA - VB? (b) What is that electric potential difference if A and B are located as in Figure (b)?

Consider a point charge q = 1.4 μC, point A at distance d₁ = 3.0 m from q, and point B at distance d2 = 1.0 m. (a) If A and B are diametrically opposite each other, as in Figure (a), what is the electric potential difference VA - VB? (b) What is that electric potential difference if A and B are located as in Figure (b)?

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