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? X OB O none of the given choices OD A O C

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? X OB O none of the given choices OD A O C

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Chapter23: Electric Fields

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Problem 23.14OQ: An object with negative charge is placed in a region of space where the electric field is directed...

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