A test charge Q= +2×10^-6C is placed halfway between a charge Q1= +6×10^-6C and a charge Q2= +4×10^-6C, which are 0.1 m apart. Find the net force on the test charge Q and it's direction in reference to Q1. Kindly attach a diagram representation.

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A test charge Q= +2×10^-6C is placed halfway between a charge Q1= +6×10^-6C and a charge Q2= +4×10^-6C, which are 0.1 m apart. Find the net force on the test charge Q and it's direction in reference to Q1. Kindly attach a diagram representation. 

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