Two point charges lie along the x axis. One charge, located at the origin, has a magnitude +2q. The other charge of unknown magnitude and sign is located at x = 5 units. If the electric potential at x = 4 units is equal to zero volts, what is the magnitude and sign of the second point charge? a) -q/2 b) -q/4 c) -2g d) -q/2 c) +2g 3.

Two point charges lie along the x axis. One charge, located at the origin, has a magnitude +2q. The other charge of unknown magnitude and sign is located at x = 5 units. If the electric potential at x = 4 units is equal to zero volts, what is the magnitude and sign of the second point charge? a) -q/2 b) -q/4 c) -2g d) -q/2 c) +2g 3.

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