Three point charge q1= 2.2 Q. a2= -5.3 Q and q3= 8.2 Q are held at rest on a straight line. The separation between the charges are shown in the figure below. If the net electric force on charge q2 is zero what is the ratio x/L ? (Express your answer using 2 decimal places). 92 93

Three point charge q1= 2.2 Q. a2= -5.3 Q and q3= 8.2 Q are held at rest on a straight line. The separation between the charges are shown in the figure below. If the net electric force on charge q2 is zero what is the ratio x/L ? (Express your answer using 2 decimal places). 92 93

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter23: Electric Forces

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Problem 29PQ: Two particles with charges q1 and q2 are separated by a distance d, and each exerts an electric...

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