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Two particles are fixed to an x axis: particle 1 of charge -2.51 × 10-7 C is at the origin and particle 2 of charge +2.51 × 10-7 C is at x2 = 12.6 cm. Midway between the particles, what is the magnitude of the net electric field?
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