Three point-charges are located at rest in the same plane as shown in the given figure. The charge q3 is attached to the ceiling by a lightweight thread. The tension in the string is 0.240 N. The two point-charges q1= - 28.0 nC and q2= 26 nC. Calculate the electric charge q3.

Three point-charges are located at rest in the same plane as shown in the given figure. The charge q3 is attached to the ceiling by a lightweight thread. The tension in the string is 0.240 N. The two point-charges q1= - 28.0 nC and q2= 26 nC. Calculate the electric charge q3.

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Three point-charges are located
at rest in the same plane as shown
in the given figure. The charge q3
is attached to the ceiling by a
lightweight thread. The tension in
the string is 0.240 N. The two
point-charges q1= - 28.0 nC and
q2= 26 nC. Calculate the electric
charge q3.

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