Particles of charge q and 3q are placed on the x-axis at x = -40 and x = 50, respectively. A third particle of charge q is placed on the x-axis, and the total electric force on this particle is zero. Determine the position of the particle.
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Given that the distance between the first charge q at x = -40 and the third charge q at the origin is 17.5 cm. Show more…
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