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At what location could a third charge (+1.0 Coulomb) be placed, in order for it to experience equilibrium?

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Chapter18: Electric Charge And Electric Field

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 41PE: What is the force on the charge located at x = 8.00 cm in Figure 18.52(a) given that q = 1.00 C?

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