A 1-C Charge Is Placed at the Origin with a 2-C

question 57

Multiple Choice

A 1-C charge is placed at the origin with a 2-C charge placed at the coordinates (2,0) .Where should a charge of -4 C be placed such that the net force on that charge is zero?

• A)at x < 0
• B)at 0 < x <1
• C)at 1 < x <2
• D)at x > 2
• E)at x = 0

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