Two Particles a and B Have Identical Charge Q

question 37

Multiple Choice

Two particles A and B have identical charge Q. For a net force of zero to be exerted on a third chargeparticle it must be placed:

• A) midway between A and B
• B) on the perpendicular bisector of the line joining A and B but away from the line
• C) on the line joining A and B, not between the particles
• D) on the line joining A and B, closer to one of them than the other
• E) at none of these places (there is no place)

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