Two particles have charges Q and −Q (equal magnitude and opposite sign). For a net force of zero to be exerted on a third charge it must be placed:    midway between Q and −Q   on the perpendicular bisector of the line joining Q and −Q, but not on that line itself   on the line joining Q and −Q, to the side of Q opposite −Q   at none of these places (there is no place

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Two particles have charges Q and −Q (equal magnitude and opposite sign). For a net force of zero to be exerted on a third charge it must be placed: 
 
midway between Q and −Q
 
on the perpendicular bisector of the line joining Q and −Q, but not on that line itself
 
on the line joining Q and −Q, to the side of Q opposite −Q
 
at none of these places (there is no place)
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