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A. Determine the electric field strength at a point 1.00 cm to the left of the middle charge shown in the figure below. (Enter the magnitude of the electric field only.)
B.If a charge of −7.81 µC is placed at this point, what are the magnitude and direction of the force on it?

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6.00 μC
1.50 μC
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(b) If a charge of-7.81 μc is placed at this point, what are the magnitude and direction of the force on it?
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