Electrostatics and work question

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The discussion revolves around calculating the work required to transfer two charges, 40nC and -50nC, from infinity to specific coordinates. The formula used for the calculation is W=(1/(4∏ε))*((40n*-50n)/(mag((2,0,0)-(0,0,1))). The calculated work is reported as W=-8.05 μN. Participants confirm that the formula is correct, suggesting that the solution may be accurate if the math was performed correctly. The focus remains on verifying the calculation rather than the underlying concepts of electrostatics.
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Homework Statement



Determine the amount of work needed to transfer two charges of 40nC and -50nC from infinity to locations (0,0,1) and (2,0,0) respectively.

I got an answer but it doesn't seem right

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W=(1/(4∏ε))*((40n*-50n)/(mag((2,0,0)-(0,0,1)))
W=-8.05 μN
 
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formula is right, assuming you did the math correctly its good. Is that what you need checked?
 
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