Calculating Electric Field for 4 Point Charges in a Square Configuration

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The discussion revolves around calculating the electric field at point A, located on the left side line between two point charges in a square configuration. The charges include two positive 100 nC and two negative -100 nC, arranged at the corners of the square with a side length of 0.5 m. Participants emphasize the need for a clear diagram and an initial calculation attempt to facilitate assistance. The forum encourages users to show their work to receive constructive feedback. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the contributions of each charge to the overall electric field at point A.
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Homework Statement
4 point charges are arranged in a Square with side length s=0.5 m. The point charges in the Bottom left and upper right corner has the charge 100nC and the two others has -100nC. A point A is placed on the left side line between the two charges. Determine the field strenght in point A.
A) E=0 N/C
B) E=4.6*10^3 N/C
C) E=1.5*10^4 N/C
D) E=2.4*10^4 N/C
E) E=2.6*10^4 N/C
F) E=3.1*10^4 N/C
G) E=3.5*10^4 N/C
Relevant Equations
I am not given any
I have the following question and I can't figure out how to, is there anybody who can help?
 
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nfepow said:
Homework Statement:: 4 point charges are arranged in a Square with side length s=0.5 m. The point charges in the Bottom left and upper right corner has the charge 100nC and the two others has -100nC. A point A is placed on the left side line between the two charges. Determine the field strenght in point A.
A) E=0 N/C
B) E=4.6*10^3 N/C
C) E=1.5*10^4 N/C
D) E=2.4*10^4 N/C
E) E=2.6*10^4 N/C
F) E=3.1*10^4 N/C
G) E=3.5*10^4 N/C
Relevant Equations:: I am not given any

I have the following question and I can't figure out how to, is there anybody who can help?
Per forum rules you must show an attempt.
You must have been taught something about fields generated by point charges.

It is not clear where A is. Was there a diagram? Presumably it is half way along the side.

What is the field at A due to each of the four charges?
 
I tried to calculate the field first but i couldn't get an answer that made sense
 

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nfepow said:
I tried to calculate the field
So post your attempt. Don't be shy.
 
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