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a point charge q2 is held stationary at the origin. A second charge q1 is placed at point b, and the electric potential energy of the pair of charges is +5.4x10^-8 J. When the second charge is moved to point a, the electric force on the charge does -1.9x10^-8 J of work. What is the electric potential energy of the pair of charges when the second charge is at point a?
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