INTRO TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE W/MINDTAP
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Chapter 8, Problem 2MC
Two equal positive charges are placed equidistant on either side of another positive charge. What would the middle positive charge experience? (8.1)
- (a) a net force to the right
- (b) a net force to the left
- (c) a zero net force
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