If q1 is located at x = 8m, where on the x-axis should q2 be located such that the two-point charges q1 = -9.7 μC and q2 = -2.5 μC make E = 0 at the origin? Both charges are on the x-axis. A. 2.788 m B. - 2.788 m C. - 4.061 m D. 4.061 m

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If q1 is located at x = 8m, where on the x-axis should q2 be located such that the two-point charges q1 = -9.7 μC and q2 = -2.5 μC make E = 0 at the origin? Both charges are on the x-axis.

A. 2.788 m
B. - 2.788 m
C. - 4.061 m
D. 4.061 m
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