Three Equal Negative Point Charges -Q Are Placed at Three

question 75

Multiple Choice

Three equal negative point charges -q are placed at three of the corners of a square of side d as shown in the figure. Which one of the arrows shown represents the direction of the net electric field at the vacant corner of the square?

• A)A
• B)B
• C)C

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