Three Equal-Magnitude Point Charges of Varying Signs Are Placed at the Corners

question 33

Multiple Choice

Three equal-magnitude point charges of varying signs are placed at the corners of a square of side d as shown in the figure. Which one of the arrows shown represents the direction of the net electric field at the center of the square?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D

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