Two positive charges are placed on the y-axis at the position y = +a and y = a as shown. These charges are held fixed and stationary. What is the potential at a point (a,0) on the x-axis? Explain answer. (note: k = 1/4πε0)  A. 1.4kQ/a  B. 0.7kQ/a  C. zero

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Two positive charges are placed on the y-axis at the position y = +a and y = a as shown. These charges are held fixed and stationary. What is the potential at a point (a,0) on the x-axis? Explain answer. (note: k = 1/4πε0) 

A. 1.4kQ/a 
B. 0.7kQ/a 
C. zero 

+Q
+Q
(0, a)
(0, -a)
(a,0)
Transcribed Image Text:+Q +Q (0, a) (0, -a) (a,0)
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