point charge, q1 = +5.00μF, is placed at the origin of an x-y plane. A second point charge, q2 = -8.00μF, is placed on the x-axis at 50.0 cm. At what point (or points) will the absolute potential be zero?

point charge, q1 = +5.00μF, is placed at the origin of an x-y plane. A second point charge, q2 = -8.00μF, is placed on the x-axis at 50.0 cm. At what point (or points) will the absolute potential be zero?

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