A uniform electric field is directed downward and has a magnitude of 8 N/C. Find the magnitude and direction of the force experienced by a charge of -6C placed in this field.

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A uniform electric field is directed downward and has a magnitude of 8 N/C. Find
the magnitude and direction of the force experienced by a charge of -6C placed in
this field.

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