Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
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Chapter 22 - Electric Fields - Problems - Page 655: 31c

Answer

The electric field produced at point $P$ is directed at $~~180^{\circ}~~$ relative to the positive direction of the x axis.

Work Step by Step

The electric field due to a negative charge is directed toward the negative charge. Therefore, the electric field produced at point $P$ is directed at $~~180^{\circ}~~$ relative to the positive direction of the x axis.
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