A +80µC charge is placed at the origin. A -35µC is placed at x = 2m and a +170µC is placed at x= -4m. (a) what is the net electric force acting on the +80µC charge? (b) what is the net electric force acting on the +170µC charge?

A +80µC charge is placed at the origin. A -35µC is placed at x = 2m and a +170µC is placed at x= -4m. (a) what is the net electric force acting on the +80µC charge? (b) what is the net electric force acting on the +170µC charge?

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