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Point charges q1 = 43 µC and q2 = −21 µC are placed 3.5 m apart. Where must q3 = 24 µC be placed (on the x-axis, in m) so that the net force on it is zero? (Assume that q1 is at x = 0 and q2 is at x = 3.5 m.)
Charge is positive and charge is negative, and magnitude of
For the net force on to be zero, repulsion from charge on ( along the positive X-axis) must be equal to attraction from charge on ( along negative X-axis).
Hence the charge must be placed on the right side of charge .
Let the charge is at a distance from charge , means charge is at a distance from charge
and
Net force on charge is zero,
Solving above quadratic equation
Charge must be placed at a distance to the right of charge on the X-axis.
Charge must be placed at a distance to the right of charge ( on the X-axis.).
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