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Two particles A and B having charges of `+2.00 xx 10^(-6) C` and of `- 4.00xx 10^(-6)` respectively are held fixed at a separation of 20.0 cm . Locate the point(s) on the line AB where (a) the electric field is zero (b) the electric potential is zero.

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To solve the problem, we need to find the points along the line connecting two charges A and B where the electric field and electric potential are zero. ### Given: - Charge A, \( Q_A = +2.00 \times 10^{-6} \, C \) - Charge B, \( Q_B = -4.00 \times 10^{-6} \, C \) - Separation distance between A and B, \( d = 20.0 \, cm = 0.20 \, m \) ### Part (a): Locate the point where the electric field is zero. ...
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