Potential Energy: A 7.0-?C point charge and a 9.0-?C point charge are initially extremely far apart. How much work does it take to bring the 7.0-?C point charge to the point x = 3.0 mm, y = 0.0 mm, and the 9.0-?C point charge to the point x = -3.0 mm, y = 0.0 mm? (k = 1/4??0 = 9.0 × 109 N ? m2/C2)

A. 95 J
B. 190 J
C. 63 J
D. 16 J


Answer: A

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