In the figure below, the charge at A is +200 pC, while the charge at B is -100 pC. (a) Find the absolute potentials at points C and D. (b) How much work must be done to transfer a charge of +500 µC from point C to point D? C - 100 pC + 200 pC D В A 60 cm 20 cm 20 cm

In the figure below, the charge at A is +200 pC, while the charge at B is -100 pC. (a) Find the absolute potentials at points C and D. (b) How much work must be done to transfer a charge of +500 µC from point C to point D? C - 100 pC + 200 pC D В A 60 cm 20 cm 20 cm

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In the figure below, the charge at A is +200 pC, while the charge at B is -100 pC. (a) Find
the absolute potentials at points C and D. (b) How much work must be done to transfer
a charge of +500 µC from point C to point D?
+ 200 pC
D
C
– 100 pC
A
B
20 cm
60 cm
20 сm

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