Two point charges of and are placed apart on a straight line

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Problem

Two point charges of +9 μC+9\,\mu\text{C} and −4 μC-4\,\mu\text{C} are placed 0.30 m0.30\,\text{m} apart on a straight line. Determine the position(s) along the same line where the electric field is zero. Specify your answer as the distance from the −4 μC-4\,\mu\text{C} charge and mention on which side of the line segment the point lies.

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