Three Point Charges Are Located on the X-Axis

question 66

Multiple Choice

Three point charges are located on the x-axis. The first charge, q₁ = 10.0 µC, is at x = −1.00 m; the second charge, q₂ = 20.0 µC, is at the origin; and the third charge, q₃ = −30.0 µC, is located at x = 2.00 m. Which charge is subjected to the force of greatest magnitude?

• A) q₁
• B) q₂
• C) q₃
• D) q₁ and q₂ (equal)
• E) q₂ and q₃ (equal)

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