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suppose the charge q2 can be moved left or right from its shown location, along

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Question

suppose the charge q2 can be moved left or right from its shown location, along the line connecting the charges q1 and q3, rather than sitting at a distance d from each. You will find where it experiences a net electric force of zero. (The charges q1 and q3 remain separated by a fixed distance of 2d=32 cm.)

(Note that all charges are expressed in terms of the common multiple "q".)

a) Where will q2 experience a net electric force of zero?

b) Find the exact distance where this occurs, # cms from q1 ?

(You may use q = 17

Explanation / Answer

show the position of the charge