3. Determine the direction and magnitude of the electric field at point P. The charges are separated by a distance 2a, and point P is a distance x from the midpoint between the two charges. Express your answer in terms of Q, x, a, and k. +Q Q P a a X 3

3. Determine the direction and magnitude of the electric field at point P. The charges are separated by a distance 2a, and point P is a distance x from the midpoint between the two charges. Express your answer in terms of Q, x, a, and k. +Q Q P a a X 3

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