Two point charges are located on the $x$-axis. $q_1 = -1 \ \mu C$ at $x = 0$ and $q_2 = +1 \ \mu C$ at $x = 1 \ m$. Find the work done in bringing a third charge $q_3 = +1 \ \mu C$ from infinity to $x = 2 \ m$.

  • A
    $45 \times 10^{-3} \ J$
  • B
    $4.5 \times 10^{-3} \ J$
  • C
    $0.4 \times 10^{-3} \ J$
  • D
    $4.5 \times 10^{-8} \ J$

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