Three Point Charges Are Positioned on the X Axis

question 1

Multiple Choice

Three point charges are positioned on the x axis. If the charges and corresponding positions are +32 μC at x = 0, +20 μC at x = 40 cm, and −60 μC at x = 60 cm, what is the magnitude of the electrostatic force on the +32-μC charge?

• A) 84 N
• B) 12 N
• C) 36 N
• D) 50 N
• E) 48 N

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