A charge +q is on the - axis, and a charge -q is on the + axis. If we place a negative charge at the origin, what is the direction of the electric force on it? a. zero ob. +x □ C.-Y od. ty De.-x

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A charge +q is on the - axis, and a charge -q is on the + axis.
If we place a negative charge at the origin, what is the direction of
the electric force on it?
Da. zero
□b. +x
C.-Y
d. ty
De.-a
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