o particles, each with charge 53.3 nC, are located on the y axis at y = 22.5 cm and y--22.5 cm. (a) Find the vector electric field at a point on the x axis as a function of x. (Use the following as necessary: x. Do not enter units in your answer Assume x is in meters.) IN/C (b) Find the field at x - 37.2 cm.

o particles, each with charge 53.3 nC, are located on the y axis at y = 22.5 cm and y--22.5 cm. (a) Find the vector electric field at a point on the x axis as a function of x. (Use the following as necessary: x. Do not enter units in your answer Assume x is in meters.) IN/C (b) Find the field at x - 37.2 cm.

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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