An African fish called the aba has a charge q = +1.2 × 10-7 Cat its head and an equal magnitude negative charge -q at its tail, as shown in (Figure 1). The fish and position A are both underwater. Assume the charges to be point-like.

An African fish called the aba has a charge q = +1.2 × 10-7 Cat its head and an equal magnitude negative charge -q at its tail, as shown in (Figure 1). The fish and position A are both underwater. Assume the charges to be point-like.

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Determine the magnitude of the electric field at point A?

An African fish called the aba has a charge q = +1.2 × 10-7 Cat
its head and an equal magnitude negative charge -q at its tail, as
shown in (Figure 1). The fish and position A are both underwater.
Assume the charges to be point-like.
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1 of 1
0.12 m

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