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6]. we consider the distribution of point charges in figure 1. We give q>0, qM =-q and OA = OB = a√2 where a is a positive constant
a) determine the expression for the total electrostatic force experienced by qM
b) Determine the value of the charge Q so that the total force is zero.

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0
M(-q)
B(+q)
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