Question 5 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 O 1.875 MV O -1.875 MV O 1.785 MV -1.785 MV

Question 5 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 O 1.875 MV O -1.875 MV O 1.785 MV -1.785 MV

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