In the figure particle 1 of charge -4.50q and particle 2 of charge +1.10q are held at separation L = 5.80 m on an x axis. If particle 3 of unknown charge q3 is to be located such that the net electrostatic force on it from particles 1 and 2 is zero, what must be the (a) x and (b) y coordinates of particle 3? L x

In the figure particle 1 of charge -4.50q and particle 2 of charge +1.10q are held at separation L = 5.80 m on an x axis. If particle 3 of unknown charge q3 is to be located such that the net electrostatic force on it from particles 1 and 2 is zero, what must be the (a) x and (b) y coordinates of particle 3? L x

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