Point charges at

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Problem

Point charges

q_1 = +3\,\mu\text{C}

at

x = 0

,

q_2 = -2\,\mu\text{C}

at

x = 0.10\,\text{m}

, and

q_3 = +5\,\mu\text{C}

at

x = 0.20\,\text{m}

are fixed on the

x

-axis. Find the magnitude and direction of the net electrostatic force on

q_2

. (a)

14.4\,\text{N}

toward

+x

(b)

3.6\,\text{N}

toward

-x

(c)

3.6\,\text{N}

toward

+x

(d)

0.36\,\text{N}

toward

+x

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