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A charge of 10 e.s.u. is placed at a distance of 2 cm from a charge of 40 e.s.u. and 4 cm from another charge of 20 e.s.u. The potential energy of the charge 10 e.s.u. is (in ergs)

a
87.5
b
112.5
c
150
d
250

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Energy =10×402+10×204=250erg

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