College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
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Chapter 15 - Electric Charge, Forces, and Fields - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 555: 17

Answer

a). Electric field due to 2 identical negative charges can be zero at point midway in between and along a line joining the 2 charges. b). When charges are equal and opposite zero electric field is not possible.

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a). Electric field due to 2 identical negative charges can be zero at point midway in between and along a line joining the 2 charges. b). When charges are equal and opposite zero electric field is not possible.
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