Three point charges are fixed in the xy-plane: q₁ = +5.0 μC at (0, 0)
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Problem
Three point charges are fixed in the xy-plane: q₁ = +5.0 μC at (0, 0), q₂ = −3.0 μC at (0, 0.30 m), and q₃ = +4.0 μC at (0.40 m, 0). Find the magnitude and direction (angle measured from the positive x-axis) of the net electrostatic force on q₁.