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Two charges are located on the line shown in the figure below, in which the charge at point I is +3q and the charge at point III is +2q. Point II is halfway between points I and III.

The electric potential is negative at some points on the line in which of the following ranges?

(A) To the left of I 

(B) Between I and II 

(C) Between II and III 

(D) To the right of III

(E) None; this potential is never negative.

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The correct option is: (E) None; this potential is never negative.

Explanation:

Since both charges are positive and V is a scalar equal to ΣkQ/r, the potential will never be zero in the vicinity of these two charges.

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