Chapter 22: Q. 44 (page 625)
44. What is the force on the charge in the middle of FIGURE Pdue to the four other charges? Give your answer in component form.

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As a result, the net force on the charge in the center is .
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Chapter 22: Q. 44 (page 625)
44. What is the force on the charge in the middle of FIGURE Pdue to the four other charges? Give your answer in component form.

As a result, the net force on the charge in the center is .
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