If two positive charges of 5.00-µC and +7.00 µC are fixed at x = 0.00 cm, and at x = 100.00 cm respectively, then where on the x-axis must a third charged particle be placed so that the net electrostatic force due to the other two charges is zero? 91.2 cm O 45.8 cm O 50 cm O 9.12 cm 4.58 cm

If two positive charges of 5.00-µC and +7.00 µC are fixed at x = 0.00 cm, and at x = 100.00 cm respectively, then where on the x-axis must a third charged particle be placed so that the net electrostatic force due to the other two charges is zero? 91.2 cm O 45.8 cm O 50 cm O 9.12 cm 4.58 cm

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Problem 43PQ: Charges A, B, and C are arranged in the xy plane with qA = 5.60 C, qB = 4.00 C, and qC = 2.30 /C...

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If two positive charges of 5.00-µC and +7.00 µC are fixed at x = 0.00 cm, and at x = 100.00 cm
respectively, then where on the x-axis must a third charged particle be placed so that the net
electrostatic force due to the other two charges is zero?
91.2 cm
O 45.8 cm
O 50 cm
O 9.12 cm
4.58 cm

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