College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 21, Problem 7P
At one point in space, the electric potential energy of a 15 nC charge is 45 μJ.
a. What is the electric potential at this point?
b. If a 25 nC charge were placed at this point, what would its electric potential energy be?
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