A point charge is fixed at

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Problem

+5\,\mu\text{C}

point charge is fixed at

x=0

, and a

-20\,\mu\text{C}

point charge is fixed at

x=0.25\,\text{m}

on the same line. Where, relative to the

+5\,\mu\text{C}

charge, can a small positive test charge be placed so that the net electric field is zero? (a)

0.25\,\text{m}

on the side of the

+5\,\mu\text{C}

charge opposite the

-20\,\mu\text{C}

charge (b)

0.083\,\text{m}

between the two charges (c)

0.25\,\text{m}

beyond the

-20\,\mu\text{C}

charge on the far side (d)

0.50\,\text{m}

on the side of the

+5\,\mu\text{C}

charge opposite the

-20\,\mu\text{C}

charge