Three point charges lie along a straight line as shown in the figure, where q1 =6 μC, q2 =1.5μC, and q3 = 2μC. The separation distances are d1 = 3 cm and d2 = 2cm. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net electric force on (a) q1, (b) q2, and (c) q3.

Three point charges lie along a straight line as shown in the figure, where q1 =6 μC, q2 =1.5μC, and q3 = 2μC. The separation distances are d1 = 3 cm and d2 = 2cm. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net electric force on (a) q1, (b) q2, and (c) q3.

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Three point charges lie along a straight line as shown
in the figure, where q1 =6 μC, q2 =1.5μC, and q3 = 2μC.
The separation distances are d1 = 3 cm and d2 = 2cm.
Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net
electric force on (a) q1, (b) q2, and (c) q3.

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