Two charges, of magnitude-Q and +4Q, are located as indicated in the figure below. At which position will the electric potential be zero due to these two charges be zero? A B C X+ +4Q X- d- Select one: Oa D Ob. E Oc B ɔ PO Oe A

Two charges, of magnitude-Q and +4Q, are located as indicated in the figure below. At which position will the electric potential be zero due to these two charges be zero? A B C X+ +4Q X- d- Select one: Oa D Ob. E Oc B ɔ PO Oe A

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Two charges, of magnitude-Q and +4Q, are located as indicated in the figure below.
At which position will the electric potential be zero due to these two charges be zero?
A B C
X+
X-
+4Q
Select one:
Ob. E
Oc B
O d. C
Oe. A

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