Two Tiny Particles Having Charges of +5

question 23

Multiple Choice

Two tiny particles having charges of +5.00 μC and +7.00 μC are placed along the x-axis.The +5.00-µC particle is at x = 0.00 cm,and the other particle is at x = 100.00 cm.Where on the x-axis must a third charged particle be placed so that the net electrostatic force exerted on it by the other two particles is zero?

• A)4.58 cm
• B)45.8 cm
• C)50 cm
• D)9.12 cm
• E)91.2 cm

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