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13) What is the net electric force on the -2 μC charge located at the point (3, 6) m? Give the magnitude and direction or write it as a vector. 3 y (m) 6 +1 μC -2 μC -3 μC 3 x (m)

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Chapter5: Electric Charges And Fields

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