Three identical charges are arranged as shown in the figure below. B and C are each 2m away from A. What is the force on charge A? Y A 2μC 2μC 2µC 1.3 x 10-2N 3.8 x 10-2N O 6.5 x 10-2N O 25 x 10-2N 2.5 x 10-2N

Three identical charges are arranged as shown in the figure below. B and C are each 2m away from A. What is the force on charge A? Y A 2μC 2μC 2µC 1.3 x 10-2N 3.8 x 10-2N O 6.5 x 10-2N O 25 x 10-2N 2.5 x 10-2N

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Three identical charges are arranged as shown in the figure below. B and C are each
2m away from A. What is the force on charge A?
Y A
2μC
2µC
2µC
1.3 x 10-2N
3.8 x 10-2N
6.5 x 10-2N
O 25 x 10-2N
2.5 x 10-2N

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