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 of the square? O none of the given choices O A OD OC O B

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 of the square? O none of the given choices O A OD OC O B

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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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 of the square?
none of the given choices
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OD
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