A Charge 2Q Is Located at the Origin While a Second

question 83

Multiple Choice

A charge 2Q is located at the origin while a second charge -Q is located at x = a. Where should a third charge be placed so that the net force on the charge is zero?

• A) x < 0
• B) 0 < x < a
• C) x > a
• D) x < 0 or 0 < x < a
• E) 0 < x < a or x > a

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