Two charges q1 =+5nC and q2= -10nC are located at the x-y coordinate system at (0, -2cm) and (4cm, 0) respectively. Find the magnitude and direction of the total electric field at the origin due to the two point charges.

Two charges q1 =+5nC and q2= -10nC are located at the x-y coordinate system at (0, -2cm) and (4cm, 0) respectively. Find the magnitude and direction of the total electric field at the origin due to the two point charges.

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