Physics

Problem

A charge of

+4\,\mu\text{C}

is fixed at

x=0

while another charge of

+3\,\mu\text{C}

is fixed at

x=0.50\,\text{m}

. Find the magnitude and direction of the net electric field at the point

x=0.25\,\text{m}

. a)

1.44\times10^{5}\,\text{N C}^{-1}

leftward b)

1.008\times10^{6}\,\text{N C}^{-1}

rightward c)

1.44\times10^{5}\,\text{N C}^{-1}

rightward d)

2.88\times10^{5}\,\text{N C}^{-1}

leftward