58. A point charge q is located at point P(0, -4, 0), while a 10 nC charge is uniformly distributed along a semicircular ring as shown in the figure. Determine the value of q such that the electric field at the origin is zero. As part of your solution, use Coulomb's Law.

58. A point charge q is located at point P(0, -4, 0), while a 10 nC charge is uniformly distributed along a semicircular ring as shown in the figure. Determine the value of q such that the electric field at the origin is zero. As part of your solution, use Coulomb's Law.

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Coulomb's Law.
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