Four Point Charges of Varying Magnitude and Sign Are Arranged

question 16

Multiple Choice

Four point charges of varying magnitude and sign are arranged on the corners of the square of side d as shown in the figure. Which one of the arrows shown represents the net force acting on the point charge with a charge +Q?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D

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