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ht charges are on the y axis. A 5uC charge is located at y = 1.5cm and a -2.5uC charge is located at y = -2cm. Find the total potential at the origin. 1.785 MV

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Chapter7: Electric Potential

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Two point charges are on the y axis. A 5uC charge is located at y = 1.5cm and a -2.5uc charge is located at y = -2cm. Find the total
electric potential at the origin.
(A) -1.785 MV
(B) 1.875 MV
-1.875 MV
(D) 1.785 MV

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