Q1 = 6.0 nC is at (0.30 m, 0); Q2 = -1.0 nC is at (0, 0.10 m); Q3 = 5.0 nC is at (0, 0). What is the magnitude and direction of the net force on the 5.0 nC charge?

What will be an ideal response?


5.4 × 10-6 N, 56° above -x-axis

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