Two Equal Charges, Each Q, Are Separated by Some Distance

question 64

Multiple Choice

Two equal charges, each Q, are separated by some distance. What third charge would need to be placed half way between the two charges so that the net force on each charge would be zero?

• A) "-Q/8"
• B) "-Q"
• C) "-Q/4"
• D) "-Q/2"

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