Three identical point charges with charge q = 5.0 x 10 ^ -8 C are placed at each vertex of an equilateral triangle. If the side of an equilateral triangle is .2m, find the resultant force on the charge at vertex A.

Three identical point charges with charge q = 5.0 x 10 ^ -8 C are placed at each vertex of an equilateral triangle. If the side of an equilateral triangle is .2m, find the resultant force on the charge at vertex A.

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