
Two-point charges and are kept distance apart. Find the location of the point relative to charge at which potential due to this system of charges is zero.

Important Questions on Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
Two-point charges, one of +100 µC and another of -400 µC, are kept 30 cm apart. Find the points of zero potential on the line joining the two charges (assume the potential at infinity to be zero).
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A charge is held at between the points and such that and , as shown in Fig. (a). Calculate the potential difference . What will be the value of the potential difference if the position of is changed, as shown in Fig (b)

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