A charge is kept at on a straight line

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Problem

+6\,\mu\text{C}

charge is kept at

x=0

on a straight line. A

-3\,\mu\text{C}

charge is fixed at

x=0.30\,\text{m}

on the same line. A

+2\,\mu\text{C}

charge is placed at

x=0.15\,\text{m}

. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net electrostatic force on the

+2\,\mu\text{C}

charge. (a)

2.4\,\text{N}

to the right (b)

4.8\,\text{N}

to the right (c)

7.2\,\text{N}

to the right (d)

7.2\,\text{N}

to the left