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# Two equal positive charges are at opposite corners of a trapezoid as in Figure $\mathrm{P} 15.29$ . Find symbolicxpressions for the components of the clectric ficld at the point $P$ .

## $E_{x}=k_{e} \frac{Q}{d^{2}}(1-\sqrt{2})$ $E_{y}=k_{e} \frac{\sqrt{2} Q}{d^{2}}$

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##### Andy C.

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

##### Jared E.

University of Winnipeg

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##### Andy C.

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

##### Jared E.

University of Winnipeg