Point charges of 91 = 6.26 μC and q2 = -5.68 µC are placed on an x axis, at x₁ = 8.45 m and x2 = 16.0 m, respectively, as shown in the figure below. What charge q3 (sign included) must be placed at x3 = 21.2 m so that any charge 94 placed at the origin would experience no electrostatic force? 94 9₁ F₁ 9₂ X₂ X3

Point charges of 91 = 6.26 μC and q2 = -5.68 µC are placed on an x axis, at x₁ = 8.45 m and x2 = 16.0 m, respectively, as shown in the figure below. What charge q3 (sign included) must be placed at x3 = 21.2 m so that any charge 94 placed at the origin would experience no electrostatic force? 94 9₁ F₁ 9₂ X₂ X3

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter23: Electric Forces

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