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There exists a uniform electric field E =4 `xx 10^(5) Vm^(-3)` directed along negative x-axis such that electric potential at origin is zero. A charge of - 200 `mu`C is placed at origin and a charged of + 200 `mu` C is placed at a (3 m, 0) . The electrostatic potential energy of the system is

A

120 J

B

`-120` J

C

`-240` J

D

zero

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