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Point charges of 5.00 µC and –3.00 µC are placed0.250 m apart. (a) Where can a third charge be placed so thatthe net force on it is zero? (b) What if both charges arepositive?

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Point charges of 5.00 µC and –3.00 µC are placed
0.250 m apart. (a) Where can a third charge be placed so that
the net force on it is zero? (b) What if both charges are
positive?

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