Charges Q₁ = -Q and Q₂ = +4q Are Placed

question 29

Multiple Choice

Charges Q₁ = -q and Q₂ = +4q are placed as shown. Of the five positions indicated by the numbered dots, the one at which the electric field is zero is

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 5

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