Two point charges of +2.0 µC and -6.0 uC are located on the x-axis at x -1.0 cm and x = +2.0 cm respectively. %3D %3D Where should a third charge of +3.0-uC be placed on the +x-axis so that the potential at the origin is equal to zero? (k= 1/4xe0 = 8.99 x 109 N m2/C2)

Two point charges of +2.0 µC and -6.0 uC are located on the x-axis at x -1.0 cm and x = +2.0 cm respectively. %3D %3D Where should a third charge of +3.0-uC be placed on the +x-axis so that the potential at the origin is equal to zero? (k= 1/4xe0 = 8.99 x 109 N m2/C2)

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Two point charges of +2.0 µC and -6.0 µC are located on
the x-axis at x = -1.0 cm and x = +2.0 cm respectively.
Where should a third charge of +3.0-uC be placed on the
+x-axis so that the potential at the origin is equal to zero?
(k=1/4xe0 = 8.99 x 109 N• m2/C2)
%3D
O None of the given choices.
O x = 5.0 cm
%3D
Ox = 4.0 cm
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O x = 1.0 cm
Ox = 3.0 cm
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Ox= 2.0 cm

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