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A charge of -2.50 nC is placed at the origin of an xy-coordinate system, and a charge of 2.40 nC is placed on the y-axis at y= 4.30 cm
a)if a third charge, of 5.00 nC, is now placed at the point x= 3.05 cm, y= 4.30 cm find the x and y components of the total force exerted on this charge by the other two charges.
b) Find the magnitude of this force.express in newtons
c)Find the direction of this force. Express your answer in degrees.
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