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The two charges q1 and q2 shown in Fig. E21.38 have equal

Chapter 21, Problem 44E

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The two charges \(q_1 \) and \(q_2 \) shown in Fig. E21.44 have equal magnitudes. What is the direction of the net electric field due to these two charges at points A (midway between the charges), B, and C if (a) both charges are negative, (b) both charges are positive, (c) \(q_1 \) is positive and \(q_2 \) is negative.

                             

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QUESTION:

The two charges \(q_1 \) and \(q_2 \) shown in Fig. E21.44 have equal magnitudes. What is the direction of the net electric field due to these two charges at points A (midway between the charges), B, and C if (a) both charges are negative, (b) both charges are positive, (c) \(q_1 \) is positive and \(q_2 \) is negative.

                             

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(a)  Both charges are negative:

Electric field lines move from a positive charge to negative charge, hence, at B and C the electric field lines approaches the points and points to point A.

The electric field is zero at point A.

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