Question

A point P is placed exactly between two charges, Q1 and Q2. If the electric field experienced by point P due to charge Q1 is 1.5 × 105 newtons/coulomb and the field due to charge Q2 is 7.2 × 105 newtons/coulomb, what is the net electric field at point P?Select one of the options below as your answer:
A. 1.5 × 105 newtons/coulomb
B. 3.0 × 105 newtons/coulomb
C. 5.7 × 105 newtons/coulomb
D. 8.7 × 105 newtons/coulomb
E. 9.0 × 105 newtons/coulomb

Answer 1

Hi! Have you tried to draw a diagram? A picture's worth 1,000 words or so!

If you're working with @(JPO)666 , we should just pick one question. Otherwise, I can work through them separately.