Using the symmetry of the arrangement, determine the direction of the electric field at the center of the square in Figure 18.53, given that qa = qb = -1.00 µC and qc = qd = %3D %3D +1.00 μC. qa Figure 18.53 Straight up Straight down Upper left O Upper right

Using the symmetry of the arrangement, determine the direction of the electric field at the center of the square in Figure 18.53, given that qa = qb = -1.00 µC and qc = qd = %3D %3D +1.00 μC. qa Figure 18.53 Straight up Straight down Upper left O Upper right

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