Three point charges are arranged on a line. Charge q3q3 = +5.00 nCnC and is at the origin. Charge q2q2q_2 = -3.50 nCnC and is at xxx_2 = 3.50 cmcm . Charge q1q1 is at xxx_1 = 2.50 cmcm . What is q1q1 (magnitude and sign) if the net force on q3q3 is zero?

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Three point charges are arranged on a line. Charge q3q3 = +5.00 nCnC and is at the origin. Charge q2q2q_2 = -3.50 nCnC and is at xxx_2 = 3.50 cmcm . Charge q1q1 is at xxx_1 = 2.50 cmcm .

What is q1q1 (magnitude and sign) if the net force on q3q3 is zero?

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