Three equal positive point charges +q are placed at the corners of a square of side d as shown in the figure. Which one of the arrows shown represents the direction of the net electric field at the center or the square? +g

Three equal positive point charges +q are placed at the corners of a square of side d as shown in the figure. Which one of the arrows shown represents the direction of the net electric field at the center or the square? +g

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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