Calculating Electric Field Strength of Three Point Charges - Convert to V/m

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The electric field strength due to three point charges is calculated as E = -46736i + 46736j - 39546k. To convert this vector representation into volts per meter (V/m), it is essential to recognize that the units of electric field strength are inherently in V/m. Therefore, the provided vector already represents the electric field strength in the correct units of V/m without any further conversion needed.

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Hey i worked out this answer for the electric field strength at a point due to three point charges.

E = -46736i + 46736j -39546k

How do i convert this to V/m?
eg. 12345 V/m

I have checked everywhere

Thanks for any help
 
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