A+35µC point charge is placed 46 cm from an identical +35µC charge. How much work would be required to move a +0.5µC test charge from a point midway between them to a point 12 cm closer to either of the charges? 0.51 joules O 0.31 joules -0.60 joules 3.2 joules

A+35µC point charge is placed 46 cm from an identical +35µC charge. How much work would be required to move a +0.5µC test charge from a point midway between them to a point 12 cm closer to either of the charges? 0.51 joules O 0.31 joules -0.60 joules 3.2 joules

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A +35µC point charge is placed 46 cm from an identical +35µC
charge. How much work would be required to move a +0.5µC
test charge from a point midway between them to a point 12 cm
closer to either of the charges?
0.51 joules
0.31 joules
-0.60 joules
3.2 joules

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