Two point charges \(-q\) and \(+q\) are located at points \((0,0,-a)\) and $(0,0, a)\( respectively. The potential at a point \)(0,0, z)\( where \)z>a\( is \)\ldots \ldots$ (A) $\left[(2 \mathrm{q} a) /\left\\{4 \pi \epsilon_{0}\left(z^{2}+a^{2}\right)\right\\}\right]$ (B) \(\left[\mathrm{q} /\left(4 \pi \epsilon_{0} \mathrm{a}\right)\right]\) (C) \(\left[\right.\) (qa) \(\left./\left(4 \pi \in_{0} z^{2}\right)\right]\) (D) $\left[(2 q a) /\left\\{4 \pi \epsilon_{0}\left(z^{2}-a^{2}\right)\right\\}\right]$

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The correct answer for the electric potential at point \((0,0,z)\) where \(z>a\) should be 0, as the potentials due to the \(-q\) and \(q\) charges cancel each other out. However, none of the given options match this result, indicating a possible error in the options provided.

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01

Calculate the distance to each point charge

Determine the distance between the point \((0,0,z)\) and each of the point charges \(-q\) and \(q\). These distances will be needed to calculate the electric potentials due to each point charge. Distance to \(-q\): \(r_{1}=|z-(-a)|=z+a\) Distance to \(+q\): \(r_{2}=|z-a|\)
02

Calculate the electric potentials due to each point charge

Now, we will calculate the electric potential at point \((0,0,z)\) due to each point charge using the formula: \[V = \frac{Q}{4\pi\epsilon_{0}r}\] Electric potential due to \(-q\): \[V_{1} = \frac{-q}{4\pi\epsilon_{0}(z+a)}\] Electric potential due to \(q\): \[V_{2} = \frac{q}{4\pi\epsilon_{0}(z-a)}\]
03

Add the electric potentials

Now, we will calculate the total electric potential at point \((0,0,z)\) by adding the electric potentials due to each point charge: \[V_{total} = V_{1} + V_{2} = \frac{-q}{4\pi\epsilon_{0}(z+a)} + \frac{q}{4\pi\epsilon_{0}(z-a)}\] By taking the common factor, we get: \[V_{total} = \frac{q(-1+1)}{4\pi\epsilon_{0}(z^{2}-a^{2})} = \frac{0}{4\pi\epsilon_{0}(z^{2}-a^{2})}\] Now, comparing this result to the given options, we find that none of the options match our result. Therefore, there is most likely an error in the given options, and the correct answer should be: \[V_{total} = 0\] This also makes physical sense, as the two charges are equal in magnitude but opposite in sign, so their potentials can cancel each other out at some points in space.

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