Three Charges +Q, +Q, and -Q Are Placed at the Corners

question 64

Multiple Choice

Three charges +q, +Q, and -Q are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle as shown. The net force on charge +q due to the other two charges is

• A) vertically up.
• B) vertically down.
• C) zero.
• D) horizontal to the left.
• E) horizontal to the right.

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