Charge of uniform density 12 nC/m is distributed along the x axis from x = 2.0 m to x = 5.0 m. What is the electric potential (relative to zero at infinity) at the origin (x = 0)?

A. 91 V
B. 99 V
C. 82 V
D. 74 V
E. 140 V


Answer: B

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