A +20 nC point charge is placed on the x axis at x = 2.0 m, and a +25 nC point charge is placed on the y axis at y = -3.0 m. What is the direction of the electric field at the origin? ( from + x- axis counter clockwise CCW ) Select one: a. 241° b. 151° C. 209° d. 29° e. 61°

A +20 nC point charge is placed on the x axis at x = 2.0 m, and a +25 nC point charge is placed on the y axis at y = -3.0 m. What is the direction of the electric field at the origin? ( from + x- axis counter clockwise CCW ) Select one: a. 241° b. 151° C. 209° d. 29° e. 61°

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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A +20 nC point charge is placed on the x axis at x = 2.0 m, and a +25 nC point charge is placed
on the y axis at y = -3.0 m. What is the direction of the electric field at the origin? ( from + x-
axis counter clockwise CCW )
Select one:
a. 241°
b. 151°
C. 209°
d. 29°
е. 61°

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