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Chapter 23, Problem 23.6CQ
Consider point A in Figure CQ23.6 located an arbitrary distance from two positive point charges in otherwise empty space. (a) Is it possible for an electric field to exist at point A in empty space? Explain. (b) Does charge exist at this point? Explain. (c) Does a force exist at this point? Explain.
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