Please explain how to work out this problem. The correct answer is selected, I just don't understand how to get to that answer. I'm also confused by the unit conversions, so please emphasize that if you can. Thank you. Calculate the total Coulomb force experienced by a +2nC charge sitting directly (halfway) between a +3nC charge and a+7nC charge separated by a distance of 2cm. (Take forces to the right to be positive!)

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Calculate the total Coulomb force experienced by a +2nC charge sitting directly (halfway) between a +3nC charge and a +7nC charge separated by a distance of 2cm. (Take forces to the right to be positive!)

Calculate the total Coulomb force experienced by a +2nC charge sitting directly (halfway) between a +3nC charge and a +7nC charge separated by a distance of 2cm. (Take forces to the right to be positive!)

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+7nC charge separated by a distance of 2cm. (Take forces to the right to be positive!)

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