Two point charges, -10 nC and +15 nC, are held fixed a distance 0.50 m apart. (a) Where can a +20-nC charge be placed so that the net force on it is zero? (b) Repeat part (a) if the third charge is -20 nC.

Two point charges, -10 nC and +15 nC, are held fixed a distance 0.50 m apart. (a) Where can a +20-nC charge be placed so that the net force on it is zero? (b) Repeat part (a) if the third charge is -20 nC.

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I Two point charges, -10 nC and +15 nC, are held fixed a
distance 0.50 m apart. (a) Where can a +20-nC charge be placed
so that the net force on it is zero? (b) Repeat part (a) if the third
charge is -20 nC.

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