a. Two charges are separated by a distance of 5.0 cm. q, has a charge of 4.0x10 C and q, has a charge of 2.8x10 C. Locate the point(s) where a positive test charge could be placed to keep it in equilibrium. b. Sketch the electric field lines for this system of charges. 92

a. Two charges are separated by a distance of 5.0 cm. q, has a charge of 4.0x10 C and q, has a charge of 2.8x10 C. Locate the point(s) where a positive test charge could be placed to keep it in equilibrium. b. Sketch the electric field lines for this system of charges. 92

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a. Two charges are separated by a distance of 5.0 cm. q, has a charge of 4.0x10 C and q, has a
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equilibrium.
b. Sketch the electric field lines for this system of charges.

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