Three identical point charges Q are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle (length of each side = 2.0 m). If Q = 60 ?C, what is the magnitude of the electrostatic force on any one of the charges?

A. 25 N
B. 19 N
C. 14 N
D. 22 N
E. 16 N


Answer: C

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