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Two point charges q and -2q are kept on x-axis at ( -a,0,0) and ( 2a,0,0) . Find the locus of all points wher electric potential is zero. Assume that electric potential at infinite distance from a point charge is zero.

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To find the locus of all points where the electric potential is zero due to the charges \( q \) and \( -2q \) placed at coordinates \( (-a, 0, 0) \) and \( (2a, 0, 0) \) respectively, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Charges and Their Positions**: - Charge \( q \) is located at \( (-a, 0, 0) \). - Charge \( -2q \) is located at \( (2a, 0, 0) \). ...
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