Two charges q1 = +4 nc (positive) and q2 = -2 nc (negative) are arranged in a line. q1 is at the origin (x-0) and q2 is at x=4 m. what is the electric field at the point x 1 m on the same line? let sign of the electric field indicate the direction; positive is towards larger x and negative is towards smaller x. 38 n/c 13.5 n/c 4.5 n/c 34 n/c

Explanation:

Field due to a charge = k x Q / d²

field due to positive charge

=9 x 10⁹ x 4 x 10⁻⁹ / 1x1 = 36 N/C in positive x -direction.

Field due to negative charge

= 9 x 10⁹ x 2 10⁻⁹ / 3² = 2 N/C in positive x-direction.

Total field = 36 +2 = 38 N/C .

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explanation:

there is no change in the electric potential energy as it is in rest on both conditions.