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Three point charges are arranged as shown in the drawing. The value of q is 4.0 μC and the distance a is 20.0 cm. The point P is located a distance y = 35.0 cm along the y-axis. a. Determine the magnitude and direction of the electric field produced by the three charges at point P. (12) b. If an electron were placed at point P, what total electrostatic force would be exerted on the electron? (4)

Three point charges are arranged as shown in the drawing. The value of q is 4.0 μC and the distance a is 20.0 cm. The point P is located a distance y = 35.0 cm along the y-axis. a. Determine the magnitude and direction of the electric field produced by the three charges at point P. (12) b. If an electron were placed at point P, what total electrostatic force would be exerted on the electron? (4)

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Three point charges are arranged as shown in the drawing. The value of q is 4.0 μ C and the distance a is 20.0 cm . The point P is located a distance y = 35.0 c m along the y -axis. a. Determine the magnitude and direction of the electric field produced by the three charges at point P . (12) b. If an electron were placed at point P , what total electrostatic force would be exerted on the electron? (4)

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