Find the magnitude of the electric field at the origin

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Find the magnitude of the electric field at the origin (at point (0,0)) due to two
charges. The first is a +4 mC charge directly 2 m to the left of the origin/at point
(-2, 0). The second is +3 mC of charge that is 12 meters directly to the right of the
origin (at point (12,0).
Express the magnitude as positive if the electric field is to the right, and negative if
to the left.
Transcribed Image Text:Find the magnitude of the electric field at the origin (at point (0,0)) due to two charges. The first is a +4 mC charge directly 2 m to the left of the origin/at point (-2, 0). The second is +3 mC of charge that is 12 meters directly to the right of the origin (at point (12,0). Express the magnitude as positive if the electric field is to the right, and negative if to the left.
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Given:

Charge q1=+4 mC located at point -2 m, 0 m

Charge q2=+3 mC located at point 12 m, 0 m

Consider positive value if electric field is towards right and negative if electric field is towards left.

Note:

1 C=1000 mC

Find:

Magnitude of electric field at origin.

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