Two 2.0-cm-diameter insulating spheres have a 5.50 cm space between them. One sphere is charged to + 35.0 nC , the other to - 14.0 nC . What is the electric field strength at the midpoint between the two spheres? Express your answer with the appropriate units. ? Value N/C

Two 2.0-cm-diameter insulating spheres have a 5.50 cm space between them. One sphere is charged to + 35.0 nC , the other to - 14.0 nC . What is the electric field strength at the midpoint between the two spheres? Express your answer with the appropriate units. ? Value N/C

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Part A
Two 2.0-cm-diameter insulating spheres have a 5.50
cm space between them. One sphere is charged to
+ 35.0 nC , the other to - 14.0 nC .
What is the electric field strength at the midpoint between the two
spheres?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
?
µA
Value
N/C

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