Two equal positive charges are separated by d. Then one of the charges is replaced by a negative charge of the same magnitude. Take the potential at infinity to be zero. In which situation is the potential higher midway between the charges; is this value of potential zero?

a. the first situation; no
c. the second situation; no
b. the first situation; yes
d. the second situation; yes


A

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