Two-point charges of 2 Cand a 5 Care 10 meters apart. A third point charge of 6 C is placed between them. At what distance from the 5 C charge must the 6 C charge is placed, in such a way that it will stay in equilibrium? а. 0.25 m b. 1.75 m с. 6.125 m d. 10.50 m

Two-point charges of 2 Cand a 5 Care 10 meters apart. A third point charge of 6 C is placed between them. At what distance from the 5 C charge must the 6 C charge is placed, in such a way that it will stay in equilibrium? а. 0.25 m b. 1.75 m с. 6.125 m d. 10.50 m

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Two-point charges of 2 Cand a 5 Care 10 meters apart. A third point charge of 6 C is placed
between them. At what distance from the 5 C charge must the 6 C charge is placed, in such a
way that it will stay in equilibrium?
а. 0.25 m
b. 1.75 m
с. 6.125 m
d. 10.50 m

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