[Q1] A point charge (-5.0 µC) is placed on the x axis at X = 4.0 cm, and a second charge (-5.0 µC) is placed on the X axis at X = -4.0 cm. What is the magnitude of the electric force on a third charge (+3 µC) placed on the y axis at y = 3.0 cm? O (2) 72 N O (6) -72 N O (c) -65 N O (4) -36 N O (e) 54 N

[Q1] A point charge (-5.0 µC) is placed on the x axis at X = 4.0 cm, and a second charge (-5.0 µC) is placed on the X axis at X = -4.0 cm. What is the magnitude of the electric force on a third charge (+3 µC) placed on the y axis at y = 3.0 cm? O (2) 72 N O (6) -72 N O (c) -65 N O (4) -36 N O (e) 54 N

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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