A +20-NC Point Charge Is Placed on the X Axis

question 49

Multiple Choice

A +20-nC point charge is placed on the x axis at x = 2.0 m, and a −25-nC point charge is placed on the y axis at y = −3.0 m. What is the direction of the electric field at the origin?

• A) 209°
• B) 61°
• C) 29°
• D) 241°
• E) 151°

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