At each corner of a square of side there are point charges of magnitude QQ, 2Q2Q, 3Q3Q, and 4Q4Q (Figure 1). A. Determine the magnitude of the force on the charge 2Q2Q. Express your answer in terms of Coulomb's constant kkk, QQQ, and lll. Express your answer using two significant figures.   B. Determine the direction of the force on the charge 2Q2Q. Express your answer using two significant figures.

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At each corner of a square of side there are point charges of magnitude QQ, 2Q2Q, 3Q3Q, and 4Q4Q (Figure 1).

A. Determine the magnitude of the force on the charge 2Q2Q.
Express your answer in terms of Coulomb's constant kkk, QQQ, and lll. Express your answer using two significant figures.
 
B. Determine the direction of the force on the charge 2Q2Q.
Express your answer using two significant figures.
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Four charges at the corner of the square are 

Q,2Q,3Q and 4Q

side of square =l

Find:- 

 A) Determine the magnitude of the force on the charge 2Q

B) Determine the direction of the force on the charge 2Q

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