A -30-μC Point Charge and a -9

Multiple Choice

A -3.0-μC point charge and a -9.0-μC point charge are initially extremely far apart. How much work does it take to bring the -3.0-μC charge to x = 3.0 mm, y = 0.00 mm and the -9.0-μC charge to x = -3.0 mm, y = 0.00 mm? (k = 1/4πε₀ = 8.99 × 10⁹ N ∙ m²/C²)

A) 40 J
B) 81 J
C) 27 J
D) 6.8 J