Two infinite wires are charged uniformly with linear charge density as shown in the figure. What is the magnitude of the electric field (in N/C) at point C? Given that (d)=0.75 m. +8 nC/m +16 nC/m •C d. d. Select one: O a. 64 O b. 447.6 O c. 319.7 O d. 575.5 O e. 191.8

Two infinite wires are charged uniformly with linear charge density as shown in the figure. What is the magnitude of the electric field (in N/C) at point C? Given that (d)=0.75 m. +8 nC/m +16 nC/m •C d. d. Select one: O a. 64 O b. 447.6 O c. 319.7 O d. 575.5 O e. 191.8

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