Between the charges the electric fields from both charges point to the right. Th

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Between the charges the electric fields from both charges point to the right. Therefore, these two contributions to the total field can never cancel in this region.


The drawing shows a positive and a negative point charge. The negative charge has the greater magnitude. Where on the line that passes through the charges is the one spot where the total electric field is zero?




To the right of the negative charge.

Between the charges, to the right of the midpoint.

Between the charges, to the left of the midpoint.

To the left of the positive charge.

Explanation / Answer

To the left of the positive charge.

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