Calculate the electrostatic potential energy of a system of two charges $7\ \mu C$ and $-2\ \mu C$ placed at points $(-9\ cm, 0, 0)$ and $(9\ cm, 0, 0)$ respectively (in the absence of an external field).

  • A
    $-0.7$
  • B
    $0.7$
  • C
    $9$
  • D
    $-7$

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