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If I remember correctly, it is the 3rd answer choice.
The electric potential energy of the pair of charges when the second charge is at point b is 7.3 x 10⁻⁸ J.
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When work is done on a positive test charge to move it from one location to another, potential energy increases and electric potential increases.
The electric potential energy between the charges when the second charge is at point b is calculated as follows;
ΔU = -w
Ui - Uf = w
Uf = Ui - w
where;
Uf is the final potential energy
Ui is the initial potential energy
w is the work done by the force
Uf = 5.4 x 10⁻⁸ J - (-1.9 x 10⁻⁸J)
Uf = 5.4 x 10⁻⁸ J + 1.9 x 10⁻⁸ J
Uf = 7.3 x 10⁻⁸ J
Thus, the electric potential energy of the pair of charges when the second charge is at point b is 7.3 x 10⁻⁸ J.
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