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Charge A with value q = 2.4e-06 C is placed at position x = 0, y = 2.5 (units in meters), and charge B with q = -1.2e-06 is placed at x = -0.5 and y = -2.9. A test charge is placed at x = 2.4, y = 1.8.
What is the x component of the electric field at C?
What is the y component of the electric field at C?
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