Three point charges are located at the following positions: Q1 = -3.00 μC at x = -2.00 m, Q2 = +3.00 μC at x = +2.00 m, and Q3 = -1.00 μC at x = 4.00 m. What is the magnitude of the electric potential at the origin?
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00 \, \mu C = -3.00 \times 10^{-6} \, C \) is the charge, and \( r_1 = 2.00 \, m \) is the distance from Q1 to the origin. \[ V_1 = \frac{9 \times 10^9 \times (-3.00 \times 10^{-6})}{2.00} = -13.5 \, kV \] Show more…
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