1. Q= + 5.0 x 10°C is placed 50.0 cm to the left of point P. r= 50.0cm P Q = 5.0 x 10°C a. What is the magnitude and direction of the electric field at point P? b. If an electron is placed at rest at point P and then released, what will be the magnitude and direction of its initial acceleration?

1. Q= + 5.0 x 10°C is placed 50.0 cm to the left of point P. r= 50.0cm P Q = 5.0 x 10°C a. What is the magnitude and direction of the electric field at point P? b. If an electron is placed at rest at point P and then released, what will be the magnitude and direction of its initial acceleration?

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1. Q = + 5. 0 x 10¯° C is placed 50.0 cm to the left of point P.
[ = 50.0cm
Q = 5.0 x 10° C
a. What is the magnitude and direction of the electric field at point P?
b. If an electron is placed at rest at point P and then released, what will be the magnitude and
direction of its initial acceleration?

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