Three point charges lie in a straight line along the y-axis. A charge of q1 =...

Three point charges lie in a straight line along the y-axis. A charge of q₁ = -9.70 µC is at y = 6.80 m, and a charge of q₂ = -8.30 µC is at y = -4.20 m. The net electric force on the third point charge is zero. Where is this charge located?
y = m

An alpha particle (charge = +2.0e) is sent at high speed toward a gold nucleus (charge = +79e). What is the electric force acting on the alpha particle when the alpha particle is 3.7 ✕ 10^-14 m from the gold nucleus?
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