ree point charges -1.5µC,32µC, and 4.5µC are located at points (1.2, -1.5,2) 1.4, –1.5,2.5), and (- 1.6, -2.5, -2.8), respectively. Determine the potential point (2,2.5,5) by considering zero potential at infinity.

ree point charges -1.5µC,32µC, and 4.5µC are located at points (1.2, -1.5,2) 1.4, –1.5,2.5), and (- 1.6, -2.5, -2.8), respectively. Determine the potential point (2,2.5,5) by considering zero potential at infinity.

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(-1.4, – 1.5,2.5), and ( – 1.6, -2.5, –2.8), respectively. Determine the potential
at point (2,2.5,5) by considering zero potential at infinity.

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