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Three point charges, q1 = 5.0 nC, q2 = 8.0 nC and q3 = -6.0 nC are placed on the x-axis as shown. Find the net electric field E~ at the point P. 60 cm 50 cm 30 cm P 388 %

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Chapter15: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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Problem 33P: Three identical charges (q = 5.0 C.) lie along a circle of radius 2.0 m at angles of 30, 150, and...

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