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Problem
Two point charges,
q
q
q
and
2
q
2q
2
q
, are separated by a distance
r
r
r
. The electric potential energy of the pair is
0.90
J
0.90\,\text{J}
0.90
J
. After the charges are moved
0.10
m
0.10\,\text{m}
0.10
m
closer together, their potential energy becomes
1.20
J
1.20\,\text{J}
1.20
J
. Determine the initial separation
r
r
r
.
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