There exists a uniform electric field $E = 4 \times 10^5 \, Vm^{-1}$ directed along the negative $x$-axis such that the electric potential at the origin is zero. $A$ charge of $-200 \, \mu C$ is placed at the origin,and a charge of $+200 \, \mu C$ is placed at $(3 \, m, 0)$. The electrostatic potential energy of the system is ........... $J$.

  • A
    $120$
  • B
    $-120$
  • C
    $-240$
  • D
    $0$

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$[D]$ $E_C = 2 E_D$
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$[B]$ $E_D = 3 \left( \frac{1}{2} CV_0^2 \right)$
$[C]$ $E_D = \frac{1}{3} \left( \frac{1}{2} CV_0^2 \right)$
$[D]$ $E_D = 3 CV_0^2$
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