"Two point charges +9q and +q are kept 16 cm apart. Where should a third charge Q be placed between them so that the system remains in equilibrium ?"
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Given that the distance from the +9q charge to the third charge Q is represented by X, the distance from the +q charge to the third charge Q would be 16 - X. Show more…
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