Two point charges of + 40.0 ?C and - 10.0 ?C are separated by a distance of 20.0 cm. A +7.00 ?C charge is placed midway between these two charges. What is the electric force acting on this charge because of the other two charges?

A) 0.453 N directed towards the negative charge
B) 3.15 N directed towards the negative charge
C) 3.15 N directed towards the positive charge
D) 315 N directed towards the positive charge
E) 315 N directed towards the negative charge


E

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