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Two point charges are located at two of the vertices of a right triangle. If a third charge `-2q` is brought from infinity and placed at the third vertex, what will its electric potential energy be? Use the following values: `a=0.15 m , b=0.45 m, and q=2.0 xx 10^(-5)` C.

A

`-17 J`

B

`+8.5 J`

C

`-12 J`

D

`+14 J`

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