A point charge Q is placed on the x axis at x = -2.0 m. A second point charge, -Q, is placed at x = 1.0 m. If Q = 60 mC, what is the magnitude of the electrostatic force on a 40-mC charge placed at the origin?

a. 16 N
b. 27 N
c. 32 N
d. 11 N
e. 3.0 N


B

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