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Picture below shows two charges, Q and –2Q placed along a horizontal line. In which region can a negative charge be placed on that horizontal line so that is experiences zero net force?

An Introduction to Physical Science

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Chapter8: Electricity And Magnetism

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2MC: Two equal positive charges are placed equidistant on either side of another positive charge. What...

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Picture below shows two charges, Q and –2Q placed along a horizontal line. In which region can a
negative charge be placed on that horizontal line so that is experiences zero net force?
-2Q
region A
region B
region C
Region A
Region C
Region B

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