Two charges are located along the x-axis. A positive charge 16.9 uC is at x=0, and a negative charge -21.6 uC is located at x=10.1 m. Point P is located somewhere between the two charges such that the electric potential due to the two charges is zero. Point P is at x=_ m.

Two charges are located along the x-axis. A positive charge 16.9 uC is at x=0, and a negative charge -21.6 uC is located at x=10.1 m. Point P is located somewhere between the two charges such that the electric potential due to the two charges is zero. Point P is at x=_ m.

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