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. 209° b. 29° C. 151° d. 241° 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. 209° b. 29° C. 151° d. 241° e. 61°

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a. 209°
b. 29°
C. 151°
d. 241°
e. 61°

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