Two point charges, q1 = 4.0×10-6 C and q2 = -1.0×10-6 C, are located on the x axis at x¡ = -1.0 cm and x2 3.0 cm. (a) Determine the electric field at the origin. Submit Answer Tries 0/5 (b) Determine the x coordinate of a point on the positive x axis where the electric field is zero; i.e., a test charge placed at this point would experience no force.

Two point charges, q1 = 4.0×10-6 C and q2 = -1.0×10-6 C, are located on the x axis at x¡ = -1.0 cm and x2 3.0 cm. (a) Determine the electric field at the origin. Submit Answer Tries 0/5 (b) Determine the x coordinate of a point on the positive x axis where the electric field is zero; i.e., a test charge placed at this point would experience no force.

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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