Two charges q1=6μC, q2=−30μC, are L = 12 cm apart. A third is to be placed on the line between the two charges. How far from q1 should the third charge be placed so that the net electric force on the third charge is minimized?

Two charges q1=6μC, q2=−30μC, are L = 12 cm apart. A third is to be placed on the line between the two charges. How far from q1 should the third charge be placed so that the net electric force on the third charge is minimized?

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Chapter23: Electric Forces

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Problem 43PQ: Charges A, B, and C are arranged in the xy plane with qA = 5.60 C, qB = 4.00 C, and qC = 2.30 /C...

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