3) Three charges A, B and C are located along the x axis and separated as shown in the diagram. The values of the charges are given in the table below. Calculate the net electric field midway between charges QB and QC QA 15.0 m A -253 N/C QB B -202 N/C 18.0 m C -270 N/C QC D -236N/C E -219 N/C Q₂ 8μ C Qa -1.2μ C di P 2μ C

3) Three charges A, B and C are located along the x axis and separated as shown in the diagram. The values of the charges are given in the table below. Calculate the net electric field midway between charges QB and QC QA 15.0 m A -253 N/C QB B -202 N/C 18.0 m C -270 N/C QC D -236N/C E -219 N/C Q₂ 8μ C Qa -1.2μ C di P 2μ C

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter19: Electric Forces And Electric Fields

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