A 10 µC charge is at the origin. A -15 µC charge is on the x-axis 10 cm to the right of the origin. At what point other than at infinity can a 1 µC charge be placed so that there will be no net electrostatic force on it?

A. At one point on the x-axis to the left of the positive charge
B. At one point between the two charges
C. At some point off the x-axis either above or below
D. At one point on the x-axis to the right of the negative charge
E. At no point


Answer: A

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