Two Point Charges of +20

question 34

Multiple Choice

Two point charges of +20.0 μC and -8.00 μC are separated by a distance of 20.0 cm. What is the magnitude of electric field due to these charges at a point midway between them? (k = 1/4πε0 = 8.99 × 10⁹ N ∙ m²/C²)

• A) 25.2 × 10⁶ N/C directed toward the negative charge
• B) 25.2 × 10⁶ N/C directed toward the positive charge
• C) 25.2 × 10⁵ N/C directed toward the negative charge
• D) 25.2 × 10⁵ N/C directed toward the positive charge
• E) 25.2 × 10⁴ N/C directed toward the negative charge

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