Three Point Charges Are Located at the Following Positions: Q₁

question 43

Multiple Choice

Three point charges are located at the following positions: Q₁ = 2.00 μC at x = 1.00 m; Q₂ = 3.00 μC at x = 0; Q₃ = -5.00 μC at x = -1.00 m. What is the magnitude of the force on the 3.00-μC charge?

• A) 5.40 × 10^-2 N
• B) 0.135 N
• C) 0.158 N
• D) 8.10 × 10^-2 N
• E) 0.189 N

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