Three point charges of -2.00 µC, +4.00 µC, and +6.00 µC are placed along the x-axis as shown in the figure. What is the electrical potential at point P (relative to infinity) due to these charges? (k = 1/4xɛ0 = 8.99 × 109N•m2/C2) %3D 0.200 m -2.00 μC +6.00 μC 0.200 m 0.200 m +4.00 μC

Three point charges of -2.00 µC, +4.00 µC, and +6.00 µC are placed along the x-axis as shown in the figure. What is the electrical potential at point P (relative to infinity) due to these charges? (k = 1/4xɛ0 = 8.99 × 109N•m2/C2) %3D 0.200 m -2.00 μC +6.00 μC 0.200 m 0.200 m +4.00 μC

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Three point charges of -2.00 µC, +4.00 µC, and +6.00 µC are placed along the x-axis as
shown in the figure. What is the electrical potential at point P (relative to infinity) due to these
charges? (k = 1/4xɛ0 = 8.99 × 109N•m2/C2)
%3D
0.200 m
-2.00 μC
+6.00 μC
0.200 m
0.200 m
+4.00 μC

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