A +1 nC charge is located at (0,10.16) cm and a -4nC charge is located (4.95, 0) cm.Where would a -2 nC charge need to be located in order that the electric field at the origin be zero? Find the distance r from the origin of the third charge.

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A +1 nC charge is located at (0,10.16) cm and a -4nC charge is located (4.95, 0) cm.Where would a -2 nC charge need to be located in order that the electric field at the origin be zero? Find the distance r from the origin of the third charge. 

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