17 Point charges of +6.0 μC and -4.0 μC are placed on an x axis, at x = 8.0 m and x = 16 m, respectively. What charge must be placed at x = 24 m so that any charge placed at the origin would experience no electrostatic force?

17 Point charges of +6.0 μC and -4.0 μC are placed on an x axis, at x = 8.0 m and x = 16 m, respectively. What charge must be placed at x = 24 m so that any charge placed at the origin would experience no electrostatic force?

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