A particle (charge = +40 ?C) is located on the x axis at the point x = ?20 cm, and a second particle (charge = ?50 ?C) is placed on the x axis at x = +30 cm. What is the magnitude of the total electrostatic force on a third particle (charge = ?4.0 ?C) placed at the origin (x = 0)?

a. 41 N
b. 16 N
c. 56 N
d. 35 N
e. 72 N


c

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