Charges q1, q2 and q3 are arranged in the x-axis. Charge q3 = 14 nC and is at the origin. Charge q2 = -2.0 nC and is at x = 6 cm. Charge q1 is at x =7 cm. Solve for q1 (magnitude and sign) if the net force on q3 is zero. Express your answer in nC.

Charges q1, q2 and q3 are arranged in the x-axis. Charge q3 = 14 nC and is at the origin. Charge q2 = -2.0 nC and is at x = 6 cm. Charge q1 is at x =7 cm. Solve for q1 (magnitude and sign) if the net force on q3 is zero. Express your answer in nC.

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