University Physics with Modern Physics Plus Mastering Physics with eText -- Access Card Package (14th Edition)
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Chapter 21.3, Problem 21.3TYU
Suppose that charge q2 in Example 21.4 were −2.0 μC. In this case, the total electric force on Q would be (i) in the positive x-direction; (ii) in the negative x-direction; (iii) in the positive y-direction; (iv) in the negative y-direction; (v) zero; (vi) none of these.
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University Physics with Modern Physics Plus Mastering Physics with eText -- Access Card Package (14th Edition)
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