[1 mC = 10–3 C, 1 ?C = 10–6 C, 1 nC = 10–9 C.]Two charges, –Q0 and –3Q0, are a distance

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Problem 19P

[1 mC = 10–3 C, 1 μC = 10–6 C, 1 nC = 10–9 C.]

Two charges, –Q0 and –3Q0, are a distance l apart. These two charges are free to move but do not because there is a third charge nearby. What must be the charge and placement of the third charge for the first two to be in equilibrium?

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QUESTION:

Problem 19P

[1 mC = 10–3 C, 1 μC = 10–6 C, 1 nC = 10–9 C.]

Two charges, –Q0 and –3Q0, are a distance l apart. These two charges are free to move but do not because there is a third charge nearby. What must be the charge and placement of the third charge for the first two to be in equilibrium?

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We are required to find the magnitude and position of the third charge so that the system of three charges remains in equilibrium.

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