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Since q1 = + 5e and q2 = -15e, at what point on the x-axis the potential becomes zero' A) d/ 2 B) d / 4 C) d /6

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Since q1 = + 5e and q2 = -15e, at what point on the x-axis the potential becomes zero?
A) d/2
B) d / 4
C) d/6
D) d /8
E) d/3

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