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Is there a point along the straight line joining two equal positive charges where (a) the electric field is zero? Explain. (b) Where the electric potential is zero? Explain.

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9P: Given two particles with 2.00-C charges as shown in Figure P20.9 and a particle with charge q = 1.28...

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(b) Where the electric potential is zero? Explain.

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