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Chapter 15.3, Problem 15.3QQ
A test charge of + 3 μC is at a point P where the electric field due to other charges is directed to the right and has a magnitude of 4 × 106 N/C. If the test charge is replaced with a charge of −3 μC, the electric field at P (a) has the same magnitude as before, but changes direction, (b) increases in magnitude and changes direction, (c) remains the same, or (d) decreases in magnitude and changes direction.
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