Three identical point charges of magnitude 6nC are placed at the three corners of a square 40mm on a side. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the electric field due to the three charges at the vacant corner.

Three identical point charges of magnitude 6nC are placed at the three corners of a square 40mm on a side. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the electric field due to the three charges at the vacant corner.

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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square 40mm on a side. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the electric field due
to the three charges at the vacant corner.

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