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Chapter 22 Problem 79

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A clock face has negative point charges -q, -2q, -3q, ... , -12q fixed at the positions of the corresponding numerals. The clock hands do not perturb the net field due to the point charges. At what time does the hour hand point in the same direction as the electric field vector at the center of the dial? (Hint: Use symmetry.)

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From the textbook chapter ELECTRIC FIELDS you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.

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Title Fundamentals of Physics Extended 9 
Author David Halliday
ISBN 9780470469088

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