A test charge of +2 uC is placed halfway between a charge of +6 µC and anotherof +4 µC separated by 17 cm. What is the magnitude of the force (in N) on the testcharge , and what is the direction of this force (away from or toward the +6 µCcharge)?

Given data: Magnitude of first charge is, q1=+6 μC=6×10-6 C. Magnitude of second charge is, q2=+4…

Answered: A test charge of +2 uC is placed…

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A test charge of +2 uC is placed halfway between a charge of +6 µC and another of +4 µC separated by 17 cm. What is the magnitude of the force (in N) on the test charge , and what is the direction of this force (away from or toward the +6 µC charge)?