Explain and show complete solution. Label the formulas used. Use 3 decimal places for the final answer. PROBLEM Three charges lie along the x-axis as in Figure 15.7. The positivecharge q =15 µC is at x = 2.0 m, and the positive charge q26.0 µC is at%3D%3Dthe origin. Where must a negative charge 93 be placed on the x-axis so that theresultant electric force on it is zero?

given: q1=15 μCq2=6 μCq3=negativex=2.0m

PROBLEM Three charges lie along the x-axis as in Figure 15.7. The po charge q1 the origin. Where must a negative charge q3 be placed on the x-axis so that the resultant electric force on it is zero? 15 µC is at x = 2.0 m, and the positive charge 92 6.0 µC is at

PROBLEM Three charges lie along the x-axis as in Figure 15.7. The po charge q1 the origin. Where must a negative charge q3 be placed on the x-axis so that the resultant electric force on it is zero? 15 µC is at x = 2.0 m, and the positive charge 92 6.0 µC is at

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PROBLEM Three charges lie along the x-axis as in Figure 15.7. The positive
charge q =
15 µC is at x = 2.0 m, and the positive charge q2
6.0 µC is at
%3D
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the origin. Where must a negative charge 93 be placed on the x-axis so that the
resultant electric force on it is zero?

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