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8. Three identical point charges q are placed at each of three corners of a square of side L.
A) Find the magnitude of the net force on a point charge -3q placed at the center of the square. Express your answer in terms of variables ‘q’ ‘L’ and constant ‘k’.
B) Find the magnitude of the net force on a point charge -3q placed at the vacant corner of the square. Express your answer in terms of variables ‘q’ ‘L’ and constant ‘k’.
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