Three point charges lie along a circle of radius r at angles of 30°, 150°, and 270° as shown in the figure below. Find a symbolic expression for the resultant electric field at the center of the circle. (Use the following as necessary: ker q, and r.) E = 150° +9 30° 270° -2q

Three point charges lie along a circle of radius r at angles of 30°, 150°, and 270° as shown in the figure below. Find a symbolic expression for the resultant electric field at the center of the circle. (Use the following as necessary: ker q, and r.) E = 150° +9 30° 270° -2q

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