24. Two point charges are secured in place as shown in the figure. The point P is indicated by the dot to the right of both charges. -1.5 nC 1.5 nC 1.2 cm 1.2 cm (a) What is the magnitude of the total electric field at point P?

24. Two point charges are secured in place as shown in the figure. The point P is indicated by the dot to the right of both charges. -1.5 nC 1.5 nC 1.2 cm 1.2 cm (a) What is the magnitude of the total electric field at point P?

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Two point charges are secured in place as shown in the figure. The point P is indicated
by the dot to the right of both charges.
-1.5 nC
1.5 nC
1.2 cm
1.2 cm
(a) What is the magnitude of the total electric field at point P?

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