Three point charges are placed on the x-axis: at

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Problem

Three point charges are placed on the x-axis:

+3\,\mu\text{C}

x = 0\,\text{cm}

-2\,\mu\text{C}

x = 10\,\text{cm}

, and

+5\,\mu\text{C}

x = 30\,\text{cm}

. Calculate the net electrostatic force (magnitude and direction) acting on the charge located at

x = 10\,\text{cm}