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Three charged particles are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side 1.2 m. The charges are +4 µC, - 8 µC, and -6 µC. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net force on Q2 and Q3 due to the other two. Show the diagram
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Q1 = + 4 µC
Q2 = - 8 µC
Q3 + - 6 µC
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