The figure below shows two tiny charged spheres q1 = -6.22 µC and q2 = -3.19 µC separated by 36.89 cm. If q3 = -5.42 mC is placed at point P midway between q1 and -3.19 , determine the magnitude of the total force (in newtons) on q3. Express your answers accurate to two decimal places.

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The figure below shows two tiny charged spheres q1 = -6.22 µC and q2 = -3.19 µC separated by 36.89 cm. If q3 = -5.42 mC is placed at point P midway between q1 and -3.19 , determine the magnitude of the total force (in newtons) on q3. Express your answers accurate to two decimal places.

 

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