The charge of a nucleus of Helium is equal to +3.2x10-19 C, and it is held in place.  What is the electric potential generated by the nucleus of Helium at a distance r= 0.5x10-10 m? If you place an electron (charge q= -1.6x10-19 C) at this location, what is the Coulomb force between the nucleus and the electron? What is the Electrical Potential Energy of the electron?  Imagine these two charges (nucleus and electron) are arranged on a straight line.  Please indicate, with any method you chose, where can the electric field due to these charges be zero

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The charge of a nucleus of Helium is equal to +3.2x10-19 C, and it is held in place.  What is the electric potential generated by the nucleus of Helium at a distance r= 0.5x10-10 m? If you place an electron (charge q= -1.6x10-19 C) at this location, what is the Coulomb force between the nucleus and the electron? What is the Electrical Potential Energy of the electron?  Imagine these two charges (nucleus and electron) are arranged on a straight line.  Please indicate, with any method you chose, where can the electric field due to these charges be zero 

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