Positive charge Q for x<0 and negative charge -2Q for x>0 is uniformly distributed around a semi-circle of radius Ras shown in the figure. Find the x-component of the electric field at the center of curvature. -2Q

Positive charge Q for x<0 and negative charge -2Q for x>0 is uniformly distributed around a semi-circle of radius Ras shown in the figure. Find the x-component of the electric field at the center of curvature. -2Q

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Positive charge Q for x<0 and negative charge -2Q for x>0 is uniformly distributed around a semi-circle of radius Ras shown in the figure.
Find the x-component of the electric field at the center of curvature.
-2Q
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O kQ
Oc 3kQ
Oe 4kQ
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O. 6kQ
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