Two particles having charges q1 = 0.500 nC and q2 = 8.00 nC. The first charge is located at x=0, y = 3 cm and the second charge is located at x = 5 cm, y = 0. What is the magnitude and direction of the electric field at the origin (x = 0, y = 0)?

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Two particles having charges q1 = 0.500 nC and q2 = 8.00 nC. The first charge is located at x=0, y = 3 cm and the second charge is located at x = 5 cm, y = 0. What is the magnitude and direction of the electric field at the origin (x = 0, y = 0)?

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