Five point charges. each of value +q are placed on five vertices of a regular hexagon of side Lm, What is the magnitude of the force on a point charge of value -q coulomb placed at the centre of the hexagon?

Five point charges. each of value +q are placed on five vertices of a regular hexagon of side Lm, What is the magnitude of the force on a point charge of value -q coulomb placed at the centre of the hexagon?

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