Charge is located at and charge at in vacuum

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Problem

Charge

q_1=+3.0\,\mu\text{C}

is located at

(2.0\,\text{cm},0)

and charge

q_2=+6.0\,\mu\text{C}

at

(0,3.0\,\text{cm})

in vacuum. Find the electrostatic force acting on

q_1

due to

q_2

and express your answer in component form

F_x\hat i+F_y\hat j

(SI units).

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