Point loads of 6 micron coulomb and -4 micron coulomb are kept fixed on the axis of the x at points x=8m and x=16m, respectively. What load should be placed at point x=24 m so that the total electrostatic force on a charge placed at the origin is zero?

Point loads of 6 micron coulomb and -4 micron coulomb are kept fixed on the axis of the x at points x=8m and x=16m, respectively. What load should be placed at point x=24 m so that the total electrostatic force on a charge placed at the origin is zero?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter23: Electric Forces

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 43PQ: Charges A, B, and C are arranged in the xy plane with qA = 5.60 C, qB = 4.00 C, and qC = 2.30 /C...

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