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Chapter 23, Problem 15CQ
Three charges are placed at the comers of the triangle in FIGURE Q23.15. The ++ charge has twice the quantity of charge of the two - charges; the net charge is zero. Is the triangle in equilibrium? If so, explain why. If not, draw the equilibrium orientation.
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