Coulomb's Law and the net electric field

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The discussion revolves around calculating the net electric field produced by two negative point charges, q1 and q2, at specific points A and B. At point A, the net electric field is determined to be 10,360 N/C directed to the right, while at point B, it is 6,068.6 N/C, also directed to the right. The final query involves finding the electric force on a proton at point A, which requires multiplying the net electric field by the charge of the proton. The user expresses uncertainty about the final calculation but acknowledges the correct formula for determining the force. The thread emphasizes understanding Coulomb's Law and its application in electric field and force calculations.
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1. Homework Statement

Two point charges q1 = -5.60 nC, and q2 = -14.0 nC are separated by 25.0 cm (see figure below).

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(a) Find the net electric field these charges produce at point A
magnitude 10360 N/C
direction is to the right

(b) Find the net electric field these charges produce at point B.
magnitude 6068.6 N/C
direction is to the right

(c) What would be the magnitude and direction of the electric force this combination of charges would produce on a proton at A?
magnitude ______ N
direction is to the right


3. The Attempt at a Solution
Okay well you can see that I figured out all of the answers except for the last magnitude, it seems to be really easy but I think I am just doing something little wrong, not sure.
Can someone please help with what I have to do?
Thank you!
 
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Force on the proton = Net electric field at A*charge on the proton.
 
okay thank you very much!
 
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