The balancing point between two point charges

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The discussion centers on determining the location of the zero potential point between a negative charge of -0.03C and a positive charge of 0.27C, separated by 1 meter. The key equation used is kq/d + kq/D = 0, where k represents Coulomb's constant, and d and D are the distances from the respective charges to the point of interest. Participants emphasize the need to establish whether the zero potential point lies between the charges or outside, depending on the proximity to each charge. Additional equations are necessary to solve for the exact location of the zero potential.

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Where is the potential zero?

1. Where is the potential zero between a negative (-.03c) and a positive charge (.27) separated by 1 meter?
2. Point charges laws
3. My textbook doesn't mention where is potential zero between two charges, it's easy to solve if i know the point is in between or outside and which point charge is it closer to, kq/d=kq/d
 
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hints;

[tex]\frac{k\cdot 0,27}{d}+\frac{k\cdot (-0,03)}{D}=0[/tex]

two different d.

And you need another equation...
 
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