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A 3.36 µC charge is 1.17 cm from a 5.67 µC charge. How far from the...

A 3.36 µC charge is 1.17 cm from a 5.67 µC charge. How far from the larger charge will the electric field be zero? Answer in cm.

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Ans is 0.66 cm

Given

distance between them ,

Since both charges are positive ,

Electric field will be acting opposite to each other .

and let be the point at which electric field will be zero ,

here N will be placed between and

Hope this helps , regards

genius_generous answered 3 months ago
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