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A test charge of +5 µC is placed halfway between a charge of +6 µC and...

A test charge of +5 µC is placed halfway between a charge of +6 µC and another of +4 µC separated by 13 cm.

(a)

What is the magnitude of the force (in N) on the test charge?

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