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A +12nC charge is located at (x,y)=(0cm,13cm ) and a -5.0nC charge is located (x

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Question

A +12nC charge is located at (x,y)=(0cm,13cm ) and a -5.0nC charge is located (x,y)=( 5.0cm,0cm).


Where would a -13nC charge need to be located in order that the electric field at the origin be zero?

Please express the answer as (x,y)

I have no idea where to start any help would be appreciated! Thank you in advance :) A +12nC charge is located at (x,y)=(0cm,13cm ) and a -5.0nC charge is located (x,y)=( 5.0cm,0cm).


Where would a -13nC charge need to be located in order that the electric field at the origin be zero?

Please express the answer as (x,y)

I have no idea where to start any help would be appreciated! Thank you in advance :)

Explanation / Answer

The field from each charge is K*q/r