Electric Field of Multiple Point-Charges: Two Point Charges Q₁ and Q₂

question 3

Multiple Choice

Electric field of multiple point-charges: Two point charges Q₁ and Q₂ of equal magnitudes and opposite signs are positioned as shown in the figure. Which of the arrows best represents the net electric field at point P due to these two charges?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D
• E) The field is equal to zero at point P.

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