What is the net electric force on charge B in (Figure 1)? Suppose that $a = 1.7 \, cm$ and $b = 1.4 \, cm$.
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. Enter negative value if the force is directed downward and positive value if the force is directed upward.
A + 1.0 nC
B -2.0 nC
C +2.0 nC