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In Fig. 21-26, particles 1 and 2 are fixed in place on an x axis, at a separation of L = 8.00 cm. Their charges are q1 = +e and q2 = −27e. Particle 3 with charge q3 = +4e is to be placed on the line between particles 1 and 2, so that they produce a net electrostatic force
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