Two charges are placed on the x axis. One of the charges (q1 = +6.31 μC) is at x₁ = +3.00 cm and the other (92 = -25.1 μC) is at x₂ = +9.00 cm. Find the net electric field (magnitude and direction given as a plus or minus sign) at (a) x = 0 cm and (b)x= +6.00 cm. (a) Number i (b) Number i Units Units

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Two charges are placed on the x axis. One of the charges (91 = +6.31 μC) is at x₁ = +3.00 cm and the other (92= -25.1 μC) is at x2 =
+9.00 cm. Find the net electric field (magnitude and direction given as a plus or minus sign) at (a) x = 0 cm and (b) x = +6.00 cm.
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Transcribed Image Text:Two charges are placed on the x axis. One of the charges (91 = +6.31 μC) is at x₁ = +3.00 cm and the other (92= -25.1 μC) is at x2 = +9.00 cm. Find the net electric field (magnitude and direction given as a plus or minus sign) at (a) x = 0 cm and (b) x = +6.00 cm. (a) Number i (b) Number i Units Units
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The charges are q1=+6.31 μC and q2=-25.1 μC.

The position of the 1st charge is at x1=+3.00 cm.

The position of the 2nd charge is at x2=+9.00 cm.

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