= linear charge density = 3 x 10-9 C/m
r = distance from the point load = 40 cm = 0.40 m
Ewire = electric field by the wire = 2k/r = 2 (9 x 109) (3 x 10-9 )/(0.40) = 135 N/C in down direction
R = distance from the point charge = 60 cm = 0.60 m
Echarge = electric field by charge = kq/R = (9 x 109) (5 x 10-9)/(0.60) = 75 N/C in upward direction
Net electric field is given as
Enet = Ewire - Echarge = 135 - 75 = 60 N/C
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