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Write an expression for potential energy of two charges `q_(1) and q_(2) at vec(r_(1)) and vec(r_(2))` in a uniform electric field `vec(E)`.

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To find the expression for the potential energy of two charges \( q_1 \) and \( q_2 \) located at positions \( \vec{r_1} \) and \( \vec{r_2} \) in a uniform electric field \( \vec{E} \), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Electric Potential In a uniform electric field \( \vec{E} \), the electric potential \( V \) at a point \( \vec{r} \) can be expressed as: \[ V(\vec{r}) = -\vec{E} \cdot \vec{r} + V_0 \] where \( V_0 \) is the reference potential at a chosen point. ...
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