Two stationary point charges of 5.00 nC and 2.00 nC are separated by a distance of 55.0 cm. An electron is released from rest at a point midway between the charges and moves along the line connecting them. What is the electric potential energy of the electron when it is Part B 10.0 cm from the 5.00 nC charge?

Two stationary point charges of 5.00 nC and 2.00 nC are separated by a distance of 55.0 cm. An electron is released from rest at a point midway between the charges and moves along the line connecting them. What is the electric potential energy of the electron when it is Part B 10.0 cm from the 5.00 nC charge?

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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

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