Two point charges are fixed on the y axis: a negative point charge q₁ = -32 μC at y₁ = +0.21 m and a positive point charge q2 at y2 = +0.38 m. A third point charge q = +8.2 µC is fixed at the origin. The net electrostatic force exerted on the charge q by the other two charges has a magnitude of 28 N and points in the +y direction. Determine the magnitude of 92.

Two point charges are fixed on the y axis: a negative point charge q₁ = -32 μC at y₁ = +0.21 m and a positive point charge q2 at y2 = +0.38 m. A third point charge q = +8.2 µC is fixed at the origin. The net electrostatic force exerted on the charge q by the other two charges has a magnitude of 28 N and points in the +y direction. Determine the magnitude of 92.

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