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How much work must be done by an external force to bring a 3.00 microcoulomb charge from infinity to a point 0.500 m from a 20.0 microcoulomb charge? 1.08 J 3.20 J 5.01 J 4.42 J

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

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How much work must be done by an external force to bring a 3.00 microcoulomb charge from infinity to a point 0.500 m from a 20.0 microcoulomb charge?

		1.08 J
		3.20 J
		5.01 J
		4.42 J

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