Two positive charges, each with a charge of Q = 51.0 μC, are held fixed at a distance L = 30.60 cm to either side of a particle of charge q = -6.50 µC and mass m = 1.50 g. This particle is constrained to move along a vertical frictionless wire halfway between the two charges, as indicated in the figure. Neglecting any gravitational effects, determine the frequency f of small-amplitude oscillations of the particle. f = + x10 TOOLS L Q Hz

Two positive charges, each with a charge of Q = 51.0 μC, are held fixed at a distance L = 30.60 cm to either side of a particle of charge q = -6.50 µC and mass m = 1.50 g. This particle is constrained to move along a vertical frictionless wire halfway between the two charges, as indicated in the figure. Neglecting any gravitational effects, determine the frequency f of small-amplitude oscillations of the particle. f = + x10 TOOLS L Q Hz

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